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.
Anglers have surpassed the walleye quota on Mille Lacs Lake, but fisheries managers are keeping the season open anyway.
Minnesota Power line crews are responding to outages throughout the company's service territory after severe storms hit early Thursday morning.
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.
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.
Deer hunting restrictions will be eased in Minnesota this deer hunting season.
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.
A Wisconsin shipyard faces nearly $1.4 million in penalties after federal health inspectors said it exposed workers to lead.
A new report says 4 percent of Wisconsin's public water systems exceeded contaminant limits last year.
The City of Duluth will be continuing their curbside pickup the week of August 1, focusing on the Woodland, Morley Heights, and Hunters Park neighborhoods. City and contracted crews are aware that more areas need attention.
It has been reported by the Associated Press that a Minnesota pilot was reported missing near La Crosse was found dead.
Property owners in the Ely area impacted by the strong storm on July 21 who find themselves with a lot of tree and brush debris now have collection sites open to them.
When it comes to eating fresh fruit and vegetables nearly every day, many Minnesotans never stop to think about how or when they will next eat something so nutritious and beneficial for a healthy lifestyle.
Volunteers with the Christian Aid Ministries Rapid Response Team arrived in Duluth, in less than 24 hours of Mayor Emily Larson, City Councilors and emergency response community partners publicizing the Head of the Lakes United Way 2-1-1 resource for residents in need following the July 21 storm.
From Green Bay Wisconsin to Duluth Minnesota, research is being conducted to figure out the current status of our lakes and rivers when it comes to invasive species, and other aquatic trespassers.
