Kids Discover Fossils, and A Passion for Science
CHISHOLM, Minn.-- Believe it or not, you can find shark teeth in the state of Minnesota. Kids are digging up those fossils, all while learning the ways of being a paleontologist. There are many…
Mining & Environmental News
Veterans Experience Boundary Waters Getaway
SUPERIOR Wi. -- Veterans are taking a nature trip to celebrate serving our country. A handful of veterans are heading out on a weeklong getaway to the Boundary Waters in Ely. The participants will do activities such as fishing, canoeing,…
St. Louis River Alliance Clearing Way for Endangered Piping Plovers
SUPERIOR, Wisc. -- Volunteers and workers from the St. Louis River Alliance teamed up to remove debris from the Piping Plover habitat on Wisconsin Point. The sun was beating down on the sand along Wisconsin…
Spirit Lake Reopens as Part of St. Louis River Site Contaminant Free
DULUTH, Minn. -- For decades now, the over 500-acre site commonly referred to as the St. Louis River Site contained pollutants from the former US Steel facilities. Today, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and…
UMD Large Lakes Observatory to Host Discovery Event
DULUTH, Minn. -- At the end of the month, UMD's Large Lakes Observatory will be hosting an event, spreading knowledge on research happening on Lake Superior. The first ever Freshwater Discovery Day will…
Knowing Your Neighbor: Local Reptile Business Seeks New Home
HERMANTOWN MN. -- Tucked away in the basement of the World of Fish building, The Snake Pit is a hidden gem for reptile enthusiasts. Guests can get to know animals like snakes, geckos,…
Bent Paddle Brewing Hosts Boundary Waters Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn.-- Folks paddled on down for this Boundary Waters fundraiser Friday Afternoon. There was a good turnout for the 2nd annual Paddlin' For The Boundary Waters fundraiser in Duluth. Bent Paddle Brewing…
Midwest Flooding Collapses A Rail Bridge, Forces Evacuations And Kills At Least 1
(AP) -- A railroad bridge collapsed during flooding in the Midwestern U.S. that has forced water rescues, led to evacuations, caused at least one death and brought additional misery during a vast and stubborn heat wave. The bridge connecting North…
Biwabik and Giant's Ridge Area Feel Storm's Wrath
Some areas of the Northland had stalled cars, washed out roads and flooded basements. It other places, the earth literally opened up. That was the case along a portion of the Mesabi Bike Trail near…
Latest on Road Closures and Rainfall Totals Following Severe Weather
NORTHLAND – Severe storms brought plenty of disasters in northern Minnesota Tuesday night. The National Weather Service reports 1.5 to more than 7 inches of rain have fallen within just a few hours. Tornadic wind speeds brought reports of a…
Lake Superior Zoo Kicks Off Pollinator Week
DULUTH, Minn.-- The Lake Superior Zoo is celebrating a special week. A week celebrating an important part of nature. Pollinators are responsible for keeping the ecosystem alive and thriving. The Lake Superior Zoo kicked off…
Oceans Alive Exhibit Opens
DULUTH, Minn.-- A new exhibit made a splash Friday morning at the Great Lakes Aquarium. The Oceans Alive made its debut. The goal with this new exhibit is to represent how our oceans, climate, and local habitats are all connected.…
Coast Guard: 13-Foot Crack Discovered In Hull Of Michipicoten
FOX 21 has learned a 13-foot crack in the hull of the Michipicoten was found by divers in the port of Thunder Bay after the vessel took on significant water early Saturday near Isle Royale…
Michipicoten Emergency: U.S. Coast Guard Was Ready For 'Worst Case Scenario'
The 689-foot Michipicoten safely arrived in the harbor of Thunder Bay Saturday afternoon after the ship starting taking on water 35 miles southwest of Isle Royale Saturday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard said…
Local Sightings: Cougar Prowl, Horse On The Loose, Mama Bear & Cubs
It's been quite the week of animal sightings in the Northland. A homeowner's doorbell camera caught a cougar taking a prowl in Hermantown. In Virginia, at least one horse was caught on camera…
