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.
Mining & Environmental News
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.
United Taconite Resumes Pellet Production
United Taconite resumed production of taconite pellets on the Iron Range this week.
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.
