Couple Watches as Florida Home is Missed by Hurricane Helene
DULUTH, Minn. -- One couple, who were born and raised in Superior, Wisconsin, are breathing a sigh of relief after their Florida home is narrowly missed by Hurricane Helene. Tom and Cindy…
Mining & Environmental News
2nd Annual Wisconsin Stormwater Week
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- It's the second annual Wisconsin Stormwater week. The week is all about spreading awareness of the sources of stormwater pollution. Wisconsin Land and Water is hosting webinars. And Tuesday they held one…
Minnesota Discovery Center Restores Pond
CHISHOLM, Minn.-- A new and improved way to enjoy the Minnesota Discovery Center is finally complete. Crews had to fix over forty years of wear and tear to restore it. And now, it's looking better…
Earl Hanson Fields Unveils New Hiking Trail
GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. -- For a year now, the Earl Hanson soccer field has catered to the disc golf lovers, and the soccer players alike. But now, there is a hidden gem discovered…
Minnesota Power To Build 2 New Solar Power Plants
Minnesota Power is expanding its solar footprint with plans to build two large solar projects in northern Minnesota. The Regal Solar project will be built near Royalton with 255,000 solar modules on about 800 acres. The Boswell Solar project will…
Erickson Orchards Opens Doors for Fall Season
BAYFIELD, Wis.-- Despite the Bayfield Apple Festival happening right around the corner, apple orchards are taking advantage of the fall season in the meantime by opening their doors for guests. Before the Apple Fest,…
Hawk Weekend Takes Flight at Hawk Ridge
DULUTH, Minn.-- This well-known birding spot is kicking off their most popular weekend of the year! Hawk weekend is catering to the bird enthusiasts in the Northland by celebrating one of the busiest migration…
5th Graders Head Outside For Forestry Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- 5th graders got the chance to learn all about the outdoors for National Forestry Day. Students learned about tree identification, safe hiking practices, and more. Twelve schools were in attendance across…
BWCAW Wildfire Now 27 Acres, 25 Percent Contained
A wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is now 27 acres and 25 percent contained. The fire ignited Sept. 10 on an island in Wood Lake, which is about 14 miles northeast of Ely. Some recreational areas…
Lake Superior Reserve Launches First Buoy
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- An exciting new addition to the Lake Superior family made its way to the waters. At Wisconsin Point, Lake Superior Reserve deployed their first buoy into the water. The device is solar…
Great Lakes Tree Planting Initiative Kicks Off in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. -- State lawmakers from the Great Lakes region are on a mission to plant 250 million trees along the Great Lakes by 2033. Four of those trees were planted Monday in Duluth, across…
Mayor Reinert Directs Internal Review Post Fish Kill In Tischer Creek
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert said on Sunday that he has directed internal leadership to review all procedures and training to figure out how 1.7 million gallons of treated drinking water got into…
Lake Superior Harvest Festival Celebrates 30 Years
DULUTH, Minn. -- Bayfront Park was the place to be this weekend for the 30th annual Lake Superior Harvest Festival. The grounds were packed Saturday with people enjoying everything from live music to home-goods and…
Public Hearing Mon., Sept. 9 On SWL&P's Proposed Rate Increases
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Residents in Superior are invited to a public hearing Monday involving rate increases proposed by Superior Water Light and Power (SWL&P). The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is hosting the public hearing…
Minnesota DNR Shares 2024 Fall Colors Season Outlook
MINNESOTA -- Cooler air is just around the corner and with that comes the beautiful fall colors in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR shares what to expect this season. Experts say fall colors typically peak in mid-to-late September through mid-October. This…
