Mining & Environmental News

The Mystery of Devil's Kettle Solved?

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. - Devil's Kettle waterfall on the Brule River, at Judge C.R. Magney State Park near Grand Marais, has baffled scientists and enchanted onlookers for years. The waterfall plunges into a cavernous…

Woman Dies in Snowmobile Accident in Iron County

IRON COUNTY, Wis. - On the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, around 5:30 p.m., the Iron County Sheriff's Department received a call of a snowmobile crash on Trail 17 approximately a half mile north of the DuPont Road Intersection…

2017 American Birkebeiner Cancelled

For only the second time in 44 years all ski races set for this weekend's Annual American Birkebeiner have been cancelled. The only other time this happened was in 2000. Organizers for…

Mont du Lac Still Open Despite Warm Weather

MONT DU LAC, Wis.-Despite the recent string of rain and warm temperatures, Mont du Lac is still buzzing along with many winter sports enthusiasts enjoying the hills. Preparation are key…

Birkie Trail and Race Updates

HAYWARD, Wisc. - Over 40,000 people are expected to arrive in the Northland tonight in anticipation for the 2017 American Birkibeiner Race. With the recent warm week melting nearly all of the snow…

Deer Management Seminar

Duluth, Minn Deer hunting in the Northland is a big deal and the DNR now has a plan to keep it that way. The plan is a first of its kind in…

Boy, 13, Dies After Being Shot While Hunting in Michigan

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has died after being shot in the head while hunting small game in western Michigan. Michigan State Police responded Saturday to a report of a hunting accident in Oceana County's…

Another Catch-and-Release Season Expected on Mille Lacs Lake

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Walleye anglers face another year of catch-and-release fishing on Mille Lacs Lake. The Star Tribune reports that the Department of Natural Resources officials told the Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee last week to expect a second consecutive…

Duluth Firefighters Urge Planning Ahead for a Disaster

DULUTH, Minn. - Disasters take many forms from fires to earthquakes, and they can strike anywhere, at anytime. "Before a disaster strikes, it's important for families to have a plan. If you don't already have one, start one today. Prepare…