Mission Creek Updates from MnDOT
DULUTH, Minn.- 387. That was the magic number from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to the community. They say it will take 387 days to finish burial recovery at the grave site…
Mining & Environmental News
All Aboard the Fall Colors Train Starting this Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Friday, September 21, folks will be able to hop aboard the North Shore Scenic Railroad's Fall Color Tours. Executive Director of the North Shore Scenic Railroad, Ken Buehler,…
Fall into Autumn Adventures with The Duluth Experience
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth region offers seasonal attractions for thousands of visitors every year. Combine the amount of entertainment and adventure with beautiful fall colors and there's certainly something for everyone…
Cleveland Cliffs Provides Update on Projects
FORBES, Minn.- In the midst of a legal battle with Mesabi Metallics, and days after suing the DNR, Cleveland Cliffs Chairman, President and CEO Lourenco Goncalves passionately talked of the company's future plans,…
Making Fun Fall Memories with Simek's Family Farm
DULUTH, Minn. - It's a sure sign fall is right around the corner. Family owned and operated Simek's Farm is opening Saturday, September 15! Co-owner Andrea Simek says the farm is a wonderful…
Coastal Cleanup Kicks Off
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Barker's Island Mayor Jim Paine and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson kicked off what's being called the "Twin Ports Coastal Cleanup." It's part of a larger, month-long effort…
Dayton Discusses Development of Mesabi Metallics Site
NASHWAUK, Minn.- Nashwauk City Hall, abuzz with anticipation as Governor Mark Dayton updated local officials about the Mesabi Metallics proposed iron ore pellet mine. In a meeting closed to press, Dayton…
Red Cross Needs More Volunteers for Hurricane Florence
DULUTH, Minn.-Â The Northland chapter of the Red Cross is on standby ready to respond as Hurricane Florence gets closer to the Carolinas. While the immediate concern is Hurricane Florence, there…
Barker's Island Restoration Project Moving Along
SUPERIOR, Wis.-Â Barker's Island Beach is closed as restoration work is underway to reduce levels of E. coli. City leaders believe the restoration project will help more people enjoy Barker's Island. The…
Fall Feelings at Chester Bowl This Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - Feelings of fall will be in full force as folks are invited to check out the 34th Annual Fall Fest at Chester Bowl Saturday, September 15. The annual…
Local Steelworker Unions Vote to Authorize a Strike
KEEWATIN, Minn. - After months of negotiations, no deal has been reached between U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers union. Now, local unions are voting to authorize a strike. Monday, workers…
Experience the St. Louis River Aboard the Vista Fleet
DULUTH, Minn. - Folks looking to take a cruise on the St. Louis River have the chance to do so aboard the Vista Fleet on Tuesday, September 11. The event…
No Agreement Between Union, U.S. Steel as Deadline Approaches
KEEWATIN, Minn. (AP) - U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers union have not reached a labor deal as the deadline on their contracts approaches. United Steelworkers Local 1938 says if a deal…
Steelworkers Rally for Fair Raises
VIRGINIA, Minn.-Â Chants rang out filled with passion, and even anger. Members of the United Steel Workers union Local 1938 gathered in Virginia to protest what they feel is an insulting and unfair contract…
$75 Million to Clean Up St. Louis River
DULUTH,Minn.-Â Next year a $75 million cleanup project will begin at U.S. Steel's former Duluth site on the St. Louis river. The EPA and U.S. steel made that announcement today as they reached…
