City of Duluth Announces New Debris Plan
The City of Duluth has announced a new plan of attack for their curbside storm debris pick up, as well as the debris drop off site on Rice Lake Road.
Mining & Environmental News
Flash Flooding in West Central Wisconsin
Heavy rains hit West Central Wisconsin this morning causing flash flooding. Several areas received 4-6", causing flooding and damaging roads.
UMD Research is Published in Nature Magazine
Nature Magazine will be highlighting results of University of Minnesota Duluth reasearch that could impact theories on human evolution.
Starry Stonewort Infestation on Turtle Lake
Minnesota's second known infestation of starry stonewort, an invasive form of macro algae, has been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Turtle Lake, near Bemidji.
Duluth Receives $60,000 to Prevent Untreated Storm-water Runoff
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan have announced today, that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of $58,000 to prevent untreated storm-water runoff in Duluth.
Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Five Minnesota Lakes
The Department of Natural Resources have confirmed five new reports of zebra mussels in central Minnesota lakes.
Animal Answers: Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center
When you hear “call of the wild,” a trip to the Lake Superior Zoo might come to mind. For many in the Northland, we interact with wildlife at some point in our lives. But what happens when that interaction becomes a lifesaving action?
$40,000 Grant Awarded to MN to Combat White Nose Syndrome in Bats
A $40,000 grant has been awarded to Minnesota from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to research and develop a response to white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats. This disease which is caused by a fungus from Eurasia, invades the skin of hibernating bats and disrupts their hydration and hibernation cycles, and has been killing millions of bats across the country.
Mille Lacs Catch-and-Release Walleye Season to Remain Open
Anglers have surpassed the walleye quota on Mille Lacs Lake, but fisheries managers are keeping the season open anyway.
Minnesota Power Responds to Outages After Latest Severe Storms
Minnesota Power line crews are responding to outages throughout the company's service territory after severe storms hit early Thursday morning.
St. Louis County Opens a Third Debris Site
St. Louis County is opening a gravel pit south of Ely to price a drop-off site for tree debris blown over in recent storms. The Skala pit is located on Highway 21, a sign will be posted marking the location.
New Energy Efficient Lighting to Improve Lakewalk
The Lakewalk Trail in Canal Park will soon be getting new and improved lighting, so visitors may have a better experience as they enjoy the lakeshore.
Fewer Buck-Only Zones for Minnesota Deer Hunters
Deer hunting restrictions will be eased in Minnesota this deer hunting season.
Volunteers Needed for Storm Recovery
Tuesday, August 2, Team Rubicon, a rapid response team comprised of veterans giving back to the community following disasters, will be in Duluth this week. They are in need of more volunteers to join them in cleaning up debris.
Wisconsin Shipyard Faces Fine for Exposing Workers to Lead
A Wisconsin shipyard faces nearly $1.4 million in penalties after federal health inspectors said it exposed workers to lead.
