Great Outdoors

Most of Minnesota will have 'Unhealthy Air' until Saturday afternoon

DULUTH, Min. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. Most of the state will be in the…

Air Quality Alert for northern half of Minnesota until Wednesday night

DULUTH, Min.- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the northern half of Minnesota. Northwesterly winds will transport heavy surface smoke from wildfires across Manitoba and Saskatchewan…

Duluth Rowing Club Brings Back Medals

KENORA, Ont. -- Duluth Rowers took home some…

Adult emerald ash borers have a bright metallic red back (dorsal).

Emerald Ash Borer discovered for first time in Itasca County; Emergency quarantine in place

ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Itasca County for the first time. A suspected EAB infestation was reported by a homeowner…

Air Quality Alert issued for entire northern half of Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has expanded the current air quality alert. Nearly all of Minnesota north of St. Cloud is now in the new Red or "Unhealthy" Air Alert.…

The Isabella Section House Reimagined Project Seeks Public Input

ISABELLA, Minn. -- The Isabella Section House Reimagined project is seeking public feedback on what the future of the historic building should be. …

Lumberjack World Championships Sees New World Record!

HAYWARD, Wisc. -- Hayward was buzzing this past weekend with the 65th annual Lumberjack World Championships. Over 100 competitors from 7 countries and 16 states came to compete. Timber…

Weekend Air Quality Alerts across Northern Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued varied air quality alerts across Northern Minnesota for the upcoming weekend. The alerts range from Very Unhealthy to Unhealthy…

Air Quality Alert issued for International Falls-area

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for north central and northeast Minnesota. The alert takes effect at 10 a.m. on Thursday,…

Part of Munger State Trail washed out; Closed until winter

DULUTH, Minn. - A section of the Munger State Trail close to the Buffalo House restaurant is expected to be closed until later this winter. It's…

Spongy Moth Spraying begins in Northern Minnesota

DULUTHJ, Minn. -- Spongy Moth spraying in Minnesota was planned to start July 16th. If the weather cooperates, spraying will occur over through the 22nd. Low flying planes will be spreading a non-toxic substance at 24 sites in Aitkin, Carlton,…

Air Quality Alert extended - again

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended its air quality alert through Tuesday, July 15 for northern Minnesota. Areas around the Northshore and Carlton County will still be in the level considered unhealthy for everyone. That…