United Taconite Resumes Pellet Production
United Taconite resumed production of taconite pellets on the Iron Range this week.
Mining & Environmental News
Prescribed Burns for BWCAW
In the months of September and October, the Superior National Forest plans to conduct up to four prescribed fires within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW.)
Xcel Energy Continues Wind Energy Expansion
Xcel Energy is the number one utility wind energy provider in the nation for 12 year running, and has added even more renewable energy to its Upper Midwest system.
Space Record Set by a Wisconsin Astronaut
Jeff Williams is a Town of Winter native, who is set to return to Earth in early September.
Magnetation May Shut Down Plant Four in Grand Rapids
The announcement is another bit of bad news for the Magnetation Company which filed for bankruptcy in May of last year and has never been quite the same.
Dayton Authorizes State Disaster Assistance
 Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, and Traverse counties were affected
Magnetation Announces Potential Shutdown of Minnesota Facilities
Magnetation LLC announced Friday that it may implement a shutdown of its Minnesota iron ore concentrate plant, rail loading facility and Pellet Plant located in Reynolds, Indiana. If implemented, a shutdown would occur on or after September 30,2016.
Mother Saves Son From Drowning in Exchange for Her Own Life
As a Colorado mother enjoyed a family boat trip across Lake Powell's summer waters, she heard a scream and splash as her 2-year-old son slipped off their houseboat and into the water.
Turtle Lake Receives Aggressive Treatment for Starry Stonewort
Starry stonewort are grass-like algae that can produce dense mats, which could interfere with use of the lake and choke out native plant species.
Dayton Orders Steps to Protect Bees and Other Pollinators
Gov. Mark Dayton has issued an executive order restricting uses of neonicotinoid pesticides to reverse the decline of bee and other pollinator populations.
Yoga Festival Looks to Raise Funds for First Ever Winter Village
Duluth will have it's first ever Winter Village Festival this year, but the fun filled weekend will take many volunteers and funds to be successful.
Local Business Owner Stresses Safety During Storm Cleanup
Nearly two months have passed since strong storms ripped through the Northland, breaking off trees and causing thousands of power outages.
Repair Stations Offer Riders Advice and On-Site Tools
It’s been nearly two years now since Continental Bike and Sustainable Duluth received a Park Fund Grant from the City of Duluth to add repair stations for riders.
Update on Storm Debris Curbside Pick Up
Since the July 21 storm, City of Duluth crews have been working on storm debris removal from private residences. The process is now reaching its time limit; curbside pick up will end on Saturday, August 27.
PolyMet Submits Application to MPCA for Air Permit
On August 24, PolyMet submitted an air permit application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for its proposed NorthMet project in northeastern Minnesota.
