BWCAW Prescribed Burns Canceled
The Superior National Forest has canceled plans for four prescribed burns this fall within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Mining & Environmental News
Special Deer Hunt to Take Place in MN State Parks
Special hunts to prevent overpopulation of deer and protect resources will take place this fall at several Minnesota State Parks, and access to the parks will vary during these hunts, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Emerald Ash Borer causing problems in the Northland
The Emerald Ash Borer is continuing to invade our area becoming a huge problem for the Northland according to the Minnesota department of agriculture.
Hartley Park Continues to Improve Following Storm
Storms in July devastated Hartley Park in Duluth.
Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Affecting Crop Harvest
North Dakota's Agriculture Department has set up a hotline to try to help farmers and ranchers south of Bismarck-Mandan affected by protests against the Dakota Access pipeline.
Researchers Work to Spread Genes of Yellowstone Bison
Researchers have transplanted embryos originating from the bison herd at Yellowstone National Park into female bison in Minnesota in hopes of increasing the genetic diversity of herds in the state and helping to restore America's official mammal to the landscape.
Enbridge Speaks Out About the Pipeline Attacks
Enbridge confirmed that today, October 11, 2016, that activists were caught trespassing at the site in Clearbrook, Minnesota. As a result, Enbridge "temporarily shut down the lines 4 and 67 out of an abundance of caution to protect communities, first responders, and the protestors." The company does not believe that there are any customer impacts to deliveries at this time.
Activists Work to Shut Down Tar Sands Oil Pipelines
Activists protesting the movement of Tar Sands Oil from Canada into the United States took action today against five pipelines, including pipelines operated by Enbridge Energy and TransCanada in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Federal Regulators Plan to Review Wisconsin DNR Water Enforcement
Federal regulators plan to visit Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources headquarters this week to investigate claims the agency is failing to enforce water pollution laws and regulations.
State Inspectors Check Wisconsin Crops for Contamination after Floods
State food safety inspectors are checking vegetables from farms in flooded areas of Wisconsin for contamination.
Coffee Conversation: Whistle Stop Marathon Preview
The fall marathon & half-marathon offers you spectacular fall colors, friendly aid stations and the best in pre-and post-race music.
New Health and Wellness Business Opens Up
It was a perfect day to take a deep breath and concentrate on the mind, body and soul for some Northlanders today.
Great Outdoors: Exploring the Fall Colors In The Northland
Great Outdoors: Exploring the Fall Colors In The Northland
Representative Nolan Visits Hibbing Taconite
Congressman Rick Nolan and Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves met at Hibbing Taconite to discuss the mining industry. Nolan also received the Steel Champion award for his work in promoting the mining industry.
Bountiful Cranberry Harvest Expected in Wisconsin
Wisconsin cranberry growers are expected an above-average crop yield this year because of nearly ideal growing conditions.
