NRRI to Expand Research on Sensitive Great Lakes Food Web
Biological changes in microscopic organisms on the bottom of the Great Lakes food chain send up a big red flag to scientists of possible changes to come.
Mining & Environmental News
Tuesday Storms Brought More Damage to Wisconsin
Flood Watches and Warnings continues across much of Wisconsin after 4 to 6 inches of rain fell late Tuesday into Wednesday morning triggering flash flooding of roads, rivers and low lying areas. Another 1 to 3 inches or more of rain is expected later this evening and into Thursday morning. Here is a county by county review of the situation.
Missing U.S. Climbers Presumed Dead
American mountain climbers Kyle Dempster and Scott Adamson earned reputations as two of the world's best by setting out to conquer icy, steep routes others couldn't scale.
Wisconsin Legislative Committee Studying Burial Site Preservation
A legislative committee is studying changes to Wisconsin law protecting burial sites after a Republican bill that would have allowed quarry owners to excavate American Indian mounds died last session.
Engwall's Annual Corn Maze Opening September 17
You could say it all starts with seeds full of hope, eventually winding through a maze of weed control.
Parks Prepare For Leaves to Change
With fall approaching crowds will flock to see the colors.
Three Duluth City Councilors Seek Polymet Evidentiary Hearings
Duluth City Councilors Anderson, Sipress, and Westerlund seek evidentiary hearings on a possible Polymet permit to mine application. The hearing would bring the application before a judge who would hear both sides of the issue.
St. Louis County Workers Receive Storm Recognition
As communities continue cleaning up after severe storm damage this summer, St. Louis County Board members cleared their morning agenda before starting their day.
Most Humpback Whales Being Taken Off Endangered Species List
Federal authorities are taking most humpback whales off the endangered species list.
Vandals Destroy Popular Oregon Rock Formation
Cellphone video captured a group of people knocking over a popular sandstone rock formation known as the "Duckbill" on an Oregon beach.
Runner Completes Superior Hiking Trail Challenge
A Duluth woman has completed a major running challenge, running most of the length of the Superior Hiking Trail in just about a week's time.
NASA Spacecraft Beams Back Intricate Views of Jupiter
A NASA spacecraft has sent back the best views of Jupiter yet, revealing turbulent storms in the north pole.
Starry Stonewort Confirmed in More Minnesota Lakes
Starry stonewort has now been confirmed in Lake Winnibigoshish, Moose Lake, and Rice Lake.
Gardening Tips as Autumn Blossoms in to the Northland
With the changing of the seasons, a great harvest of crops typically takes place throughout many local gardens, but it doesn’t always mean it’s time to stop planting.
Hartley Nature Center is Still Closed
Hartley Nature Center in Duluth was hit hard by last month's storm.
