Hunters kill over 196,000 deer during Wisconsin 2016 gun season
Hunters killed nearly 197,000 deer during Wisconsin's traditional nine-day gun season this month, down 6 percent from last year's harvest.
Mining & Environmental News
Severe droughts set the stage for wildfires in the South
Wildfires that have been burning through parts of the Great Smoky Mountains have destroyed a resort, and forced thousands of people to flee to safety.
Governor orders evacuation of Dakota Access camps
North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple is ordering an emergency evacuation of Dakota Access pipeline protesters who are camping on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land.
Warm Temperatures Affect Ski Resorts
This season's warm temperatures mean no snow for people to enjoy certain outdoor winter activities.
Governor Walker requests USDA Disaster Designation for crop losses in 10 counties
Today, Monday, November 28, 2016, Governor Scott Walker requested a Secretarial Disaster Designation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for producers in 10 Wisconsin counties, who suffered crop losses following freezing temperatures in May.
Winona County is first in Minnesota to ban frac sand mining
Winona County has become the first Minnesota county to ban frac sand mining.
Winter Watch Information for Duluth Residents
Winter has arrived in Duluth, and the City of Duluth is reminding residents of the partnership between themselves, businesses, and the City Street Maintenance team. While many are getting out and enjoying the fun winter activities, navigating streets and/or sidewalks can always pose a challenge.
Great Outdoors: Wreath Making
In this week's Great Outdoors, we take you to Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center for wreath making.
Chronic Wasting Disease hits Minnesota
Test results have shown that two deer harvested in southeastern Minnesota have chronic wasting disease.
Nordic Trails Opening Up at Giants Ridge
Giants Ridge has received nine inches of snow as of Monday, November 21, with an additional three to six inches expected in the forecast this week.
UMD Student Reaches For The Stars With NASA
The earth-shattering power of NASA is usually felt for most through one’s television. But for 21-year-old UMD student Kirsi Kuutti, the sky is the limit.
Calumet To Expand Improving Operations
Calumet oil refinery in Superior is making a big splash with plans to sink 30 million dollars into an expansion project.The community was invited to an open discussion forum to ask any question they may have about the project.
Tsunami Warning Issued after Earthquake off Fukushima in Japan
An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck Tuesday off the coast of Fukushima prefecture in Japan. A tsunami warning for waves of up to three meters (10 feet) was issued.
Canal Park Lakewalk Undergoing Maintenance
The City of Duluth will be conducting maintenance on the Lakewalk Trail between the Sister Cities Park and the Aerial Lift Bridge due to the recent snow storm.
Law Enforcement and Protestors Clash at Dakota Access Pipeline
Dakota Access oil pipeline protesters and law officers are facing off again at a shut-down bridge on a state highway near the protesters' camp in southern North Dakota.
