Duluth Sees One of Busiest Construction Seasons
More Than 50 Construction Projects Have Roads Closed, Filled With Detours
City officials say Summer 2015 is one of the busiest construction seasons the city has ever seen.
Environment-imported
Study Looks at How to Improve Quality of Life
Health Impact Assessment for Lower Lincoln Park
The conditions of where we work and play can have a huge impact on our health.
Zebra Mussels Found in Lake in Northwestern Minnesota
Zebra Mussels Have Been Found in More than 200 Minnesota Lakes and Rivers
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Big Cormorant Lake in northwestern Minnesota’s Becker County.
Plans Moving Forward to Improve Memorial Park
$500,000 to Revamp West Duluth Park, Brighten Up St. Louis River Corridor
As plans move forward to brighten up the St. Louis River Corridor, 14 parks will be enhanced including Memorial Park on Grand Avenue in West Duluth.
Keeping Zoo Animals Cool on Hot Summer Days
How Lake Superior Zoo Helps Cold-Weather Animals Battle Through Heat
If you’ve struggled to beat the heat in the Northland lately, think about how a 900 lb. brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo must feel!
Sunscreen Still Important in Northland
Sunscreen Should be Worn During Many Outdoor Activities
Proper use of sunscreen isn’t just about choosing the right Sun Protection Factor (SPF).
Northlanders Keeping Cool Through Dog Days
Temperatures Have Been 10 to 15 Degrees Above Average
Temperatures soared into the 90s over the weekend leaving many Northlanders struggling to keep cool.
Michigan Stocked Waterways with more than 20 Million Fish
The state says it stocked Michigan waterways with more than 20 million fish this spring.
UMD Student’s Paddleboard Trip Nearly Complete
A UMD student’s journey to be the first person to stand-up paddleboard across Lake Superior is coming to an end.
Locals Protest Against Large Hog Farm Proposal
It’s been a heated issue for months, a proposed hog farm just miles from Lake Superior is up for debate once more.
City of Duluth wants your input on park enhancements
The City of Duluth wants your input on plans to improve and renovate two popular parks: Memorial Park and Irving Park.
Residents Honor 5-Year Anniversary of Enbridge Oil Spill
Remembering the Nation's Largest Tar Sands Oil Spill into the Kalamazoo River
Sunday marks five years since an Enbridge pipeline dumped more than a million gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River, resulting in the nation’s largest tar sands oil spill.
Warm Weather Tips for Pets
Extreme Heat Can Pose Deadly Threat to Animals
With the recent warm weather, your pets will want to spend more time outdoors. But, local veterinarians say the extreme heat can pose a deadly threat to animals.
Summer Tourism Heating Up in the Northland
Businesses Hoping for Record Numbers
The tourist season is just heating up in the Northland and businesses are on pace to break a record.
DNR: 2015 Summer ‘Most Glorious on Record’
New Index Calculation Ranks Summer 2015 Among Top on Record in Minnesota
If you’re thinking we’ve lucked out with the weather so far this summer, it’s because we have!
Kayaking Through the Apostle Island Sea Caves
Enjoying One of Nature's Rarest Forms of Beauty Year-Round
For the past two winters, the Northland has been lucky enough to experience the ice caves along the shores of Lake Superior. And while certainly beautiful frozen and covered with ice formations, Fox 21’s Stef Manisero tells us the below zero weather isn’t the only time to take advantage of one of nature’s rarest forms.
Duluth Bike Patrol Allows Police to be More Accessible
Duluth Police Patrol on Bikes
The group has never spent much time riding a bike for fun. But, they were willing to hop on a bicycle as part of their job and these officers spend their whole day pedaling all around downtown Duluth.
New Visitor Center Coming to Superior
Superior to Get New Visitor Center
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve bought the red building on Marina Drive about four years ago and now they’re working on turning it into a visitor center.
Duluth Trails Enjoy a Day of Fixing Up & Additions
Minnesota Power, COGGS Host Trail Maintenance Day
Minnesota Power employees left their desks Tuesday to hit the trails at Hartley Nature Park.
Highway 210, Jay Cooke State Park Flood Repair Project Underway
$21.3 Million Project to be Final Major Flood Reconstruction Task
Three years later, Duluth is still feeling the effects of the flood of 2012. But Tuesday night, the beginning stages of a project are underway that will finally close that chapter.
DECC Showcases Alternate Fuel at Auto Show
Propane Vehicles on Display
Vehicles that run on propane were on display at a unique auto show at the DECC.
Superior to Re-stripe Hammond Avenue Wednesday Morning
Changes are Being Made on Hammond Avenue in Superior
New traffic changes are happening on one of Superior’s busiest streets.
DNR Will Likely Close Walleye Season on Mille Lacs Lake
Walleye Season Likely Closing Soon on Mille Lacs Lake
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials say the state is close to exceeding its quota and probably will have to close the walleye season on Mille Lacs Lake as soon as Aug. 3.
Spiny Waterflea Discovered in Lake Vermilion
Lake Vermilion Designated as Infested Waters After Discovery of Spiny Waterflea
The spiny waterflea has been confirmed in Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota.
Superior Celebrates a Great Lake
A tradition that’s been going on since the 1990’s continued in Superior Sunday.
Xcel Energy outages drop to 96K; no estimate on full power
As the Twin Cities area cleans up from overnight storms, Xcel Energy says around 96,000 customers were still without power by Saturday afternoon, mostly in the western and eastern Twin Cities metro area.
Celebrating Lake Superior
Event Celebrates Lake Superior
One of the biggest bodies of water is being celebrated.
Boating Program Helps Seniors, Veterans & Disabled
St. Louis River Experience Get Seniors on the Water
The St. Louis River experience is showing seniors the fun of recreational boating.
Dayton, Nolan to Assess Storm Damage in Brainerd Area
Gov. Mark Dayton and U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan will travel to the Brainerd Lakes area on Friday to tour storm damage.
Park Warriors Clean Up Trash at Wisconsin Point
Volunteers Try to Make Superior a Cleaner City
Wisconsin Point a popular summer hangout got a nice tidying up Thursday.
Northlanders Enjoy Annual Sand Modeling Contest
Annual Park Point Sand Modeling Contest, Water Safety Expo
Thursday afternoon, Northlanders had a chance to get creative and sculpt sand castles on Park Point.
Recent Mining Layoffs May Affect Port of Duluth-Superior
Recent layoffs at mining plants on the Iron Range are having a trickle down effect. It may not be directly affecting the Duluth Seaway Port Authority now but it’s not out of the question.
Minnesota Adventurers Plan to Spend an Entire Year in BWCA
Two Adventurers to Spend a Year in the Boundary Waters
Two Minnesota adventurers who canoed 2,000 miles from Ely to Washington, D.C., last year have announced their next expedition _ they plan to spend an entire year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
New Tradition for Glensheen’s ‘Concerts on the Pier’
Scuba Divers Test Waters, Ensure Safety of Jumpers
Wednesday night, Glensheen Mansion began a new tradition for their free summer series ‘Concerts on the Pier.’
Annual Fishing Event Brings Hundreds of Kids to Tower
Fishing Event Gets Kids Out on Lake Vermilion
More than 100 kids strapped their life jackets on and hopped in a boat for the 6th annual Let’s Take a Kid Fishing Event in Tower.
Park Point: Rip Current Warning Through Wednesday Morning
If you plan on hitting the beaches on Park Point Wednesday morning, you might want to think again because high rip currents are a risk until 10 a.m., according to fire officials.
Storm Damage Closes Pillsbury State Forest in Northern Minnesota
State Forest Closes Due to Storm Damage Near Brainerd
All roads and recreational facilities in the Pillsbury State Forest, which is located just west of Brainerd, have been closed until further notice following a heavy rain and windstorm on Sunday, July 12, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division.
DNR Lays Out Updated Timeline for PolyMet Mine Review
New Timeline for PolyMet Project
State regulators have laid out an updated timeline for completing the environmental review on the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota that calls for a 30-day public comment period.
Helping to Lead the Way in Sustainability
Two Harbors Honored as GreenStep City
The community of Two Harbors is being recognized as a Minnesota GreenStep City.
Woman Falls Hiking, Found Dead on the North Shore
Hiking Near Encampment River
An 85-year-old woman is dead after falling while hiking on the North Shore.
Northlanders Shouldn’t Fear “Brain Eating Amoeba”
Naegleria Fowleri Infect Around Three Americans Each Year
The parasite dubbed the “Brain Eating Amoeba” is almost always fatal, but extremely uncommon.
Potential New Weapon to Fight Invasive Species in Douglas County
Goats Help Fight Invasive Plants in Douglas County
Certain types of invasive weeds can cause big problems. But now, Douglas County is considering bringing in a herd of goats to fight a buck thorn infestation.
Appeals Court: Radio Collars on Bears Amount to Possession
Judge Sides with MN DNR Over Collars in Ely Bear Researcher Case
The Court of Appeals says a researcher needs a permit to put radio collars on bears in northern Minnesota because attaching the collars amounts to “constructive possession” under state law.
Billings Park to Reopen Saturday, July 18th
Renovations are Done, Park to Reopen in Superior
A popular park in Superior is set to reopen to the public this weekend!
Locals attend Root Cellar-bration!
A solar powered facility that will hold 3.2 million servings of vegetables is making headway.
Minnesota teen recounts harrowing canoe accident on border
A Minnesota teenager says he went in and out of consciousness as rescuers worked to free him during a harrowing canoe accident on a waterfall in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on the U.S-Canadian border.
Northland Man Received Medal For Heroic Rescue
Man Honored by Coast Guard for Saving a Life
Friday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard presented a silver lifesaving medal to Zoran Pedisic who risked his life to save another in November of 2013.
Trash Along Beach Concerns Local Officials
10 Trash Bags Picked Up After Holiday Weekend
Beach equipment, trash and glass bottles are often left behind after the weekend and even more so after the holidays.
Groups Petition for Protection of Moose in Midwest
Groups Seek Federal Protection of Moose
Two groups are seeking federal protection for a subspecies of moose found in the Midwest.
Construction Begins on Martin Road in Duluth
$3.2 Million Re-pavement Project in St. Louis County
Those traveling on Martin Road can expect to see lane closures for the rest of the summer.
