Minnesota EagleCam Captures Hatching
TWIN CITIES, Minn.-The bald eagles on the Minnesota DNR’s EagleCam, had their first chick born today. It’s expected two others will be born by this weekend. Biologists were concerned that the first…
Mining & Environmental News
Milder Bird Flu Found in Jennie-O Farm in Wisconsin
BARRON, Wis. (AP) - Officials confirm a low-pathogenic bird flu strain has been detected in a Jennie-O Turkey Store operation in western Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted notice of the case to the Organization for Animal Health's website…
Commissioner Jewell to Chair Minnesota Water Council
DULUTH, Minn.-St. Louis County Commissioner Frank Jewell has been tapped to chair the Minnesota Water Council. The council was established in 2006 to advise the legislature and governor on how to implement the Clean Water Legacy Act. "I am honored…
St. Louis County Emerald Ash Borer Update
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced today, it has formalized a quarantine for emerald ash borer (EAB) in southeastern St. Louis County. The EAB quarantine limits the movement of firewood and ash material out…
Tornado Reported Near Princeton; Earliest for March
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A confirmed tornado near Zimmerman, Minnesota at 5:49 p.m. Monday. At 5:56 p.m., a confirmed tornado was located over the south side of Princeton, moving northeast at 40 mph. Law enforcement reported the tornado in east-central Minnesota, about…
Sea Grant Battling Government to Stay Alive
DULUTH, Minn.-Discussions are looming on Capitol Hill to cut 17 percent of the budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These cuts could affect many different organizations including the National Weather…
Bald Eagles Migrating Earlier
DULUTH, Minn.-In other environmental news, bald eagles are migrating back to Minnesota a few weeks ahead of schedule. The early migration, comes after February melted much of the snow, while ice is…
DNR Gives Western Wisconsin Sand Plant Preliminary OK
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources has given a timber company subsidiary preliminary approval for a sand plant in western Wisconsin that would destroy more than 16 acres of wetlands. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the…
2 Men, 2 Calls for Help on Anoka County Lake
EAST BETHEL, Minn. (AP) - It took more than once for two snowmobilers on a lake in Anoka County to learn the dangers of thin ice. Sheriff's officials say the two men called 911 Sunday afternoon, after one of them…
Reusable Bags Now Available for Food Shelf Clients
DULUTH, Minn.-Clients of Churches United in Ministry will now be able to use reusable bags when picking up their groceries. The bags were collected recently by the League of Women Voters at…
City of Duluth Looking for Volunteers to Help Clean
DULUTH, Minn.- The City of Duluth is looking for volunteers for annual clean and green projects. Snow is melting, and weather is warming up, which means Duluth is preparing to clean up…
Minnesota state parks get 2 new campgrounds for 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - New campgrounds, a new water trail and a new chance to see bison are coming to the Minnesota State Parks and Trails system this year. The Department of Natural Resources says two new campgrounds will…
Wild Winter Temperature Swings Have Been Damaging to Plants, Experts Say
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- We have seen some pretty dramatic temperature swings this winter, which, according to some experts, has not been good for our plants or lawns. At Miller Creek Lawn and…
Surfers Hit the Waves at Brighton Beach
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Stearns County Farmer Drowns When Machine Breaks Through Ice
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) - Stearns County authorities say a Freeport man drowned when the skid loader he was driving broke through the ice on an abandoned manure pit on his farm. The sheriff's office says 46-year-old Duane Herzog was…
