Mining & Environmental

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.

Mille Lacs Walleye Season to Close September 6

After eight Chippewa bands expressed strong concerns, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will close the Mille Lacs Lake catch-and-release walleye season on Tuesday, September 6.

Solar Complex Begins Production Near Black Bear Casino

With a price tag of nearly $2.2 million dollars, the new energy source will not only benefit area residents, but also flip the switch on cost savings for the Black Bear Casino in Carlton.