Mining & Environmental

Ashland County Assistance Efforts

The following information comes from a release from the Ashland County Sheriff's Office following the week long efforts thus far to repair severe damages from the July 11th flooding.

Aqua Kids Show Filming in Duluth

Aqua Kids, a nationally syndicated children's television series is in the Northland recording episodes for their upcoming season.

Carlton Co. Emergency Management Surveys Flood Damage

Assessors have been out inspecting the flood damage in Carlton County and have visited 25 homes so far.

Federal Funding to Help Accelerate Wisconsin Roadway Repairs

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation received notice today that $2.5 million in emergency federal funding to assist in the repair of roadways damaged during heavy rains last week.

Nolan Vows Support for Essar Take Over Project

A bold plan from Cliffs to take over bankrupt Essar Steel project to create hundreds of new mining jobs on the Iron Range.

400 Mile Off-Road Trail Planned

According to the Associated Press, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has started plans for a 400 mile off-road adventure trail that would stretch from the shores of Lake Superior to the North Dakota border.

Pollution Threats in Saxon Harbor

Coast Guard, federal, state, and local first responders are responding to pollution threats from the flooding in Saxon Harbor, Wisconsin, along the shores of Lake Superior, Wednesday.

Public Input for Future Duluth Parks Signage

The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation is currently in the planning stages of a Gate, Wayfinding, and Trailhead/Orientation Plan.

Minnesota Governor Surveys Storm Damage

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith are traveling across the state surveying storm damage.

Forest Service Holds First Twin Metals Lease Renewal Listening Session

The Forest Service held their first public listening session on two Twin Metals mineral leases. The Forest Service is deciding whether or not to renew the leases. The leases are located in the same watershed as the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.