2016 Legislative Session Kicks off in St. Paul
Elected officials gathered in the Capital building in St. Paul for the start of 2016 Legislative Session.
Mining & Environmental News
Decaying dock in canal park
Over the past couple decades, Canal Park bridges and walkways have started to decay.
Potholes still a problem in Duluth
Even though there has been 30 inches less snow this year, Duluth Maintenance Operations struggles to come up with enough money to fix the potholes.
Dayton Letter Lays Out Twin Metals Opposition
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is laying out his opposition to a proposed copper-nick mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
DNR Deems PolyMet Mine EIS Statement Adequate
The PolyMet mine project has cleared a major hurdle with the DNR determining that the environmental impact statement for the project meet's state standards for adequacy.
DNR to announce Decision on Polymet Environmental Review
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is getting ready to announce whether it will approve the final environmental review for what would be Minnesota's first copper-nickel mine.
Volunteers Needed for Duluth "Clean and Green" Team
The City of Duluth is seeking volunteers for it's "Clean and Green" team.
World-Renowned Explorer Talks About Climate Change
When you explore the arctic for decades, you tend to learn a thing or two about the environment.
White House Announces Actions to Crack down on Illegal Steel Dumping
The White House is stepping up efforts to crack down on illegal steel dumping.
Bemidji State University To Offer Free College for Laid-Off Miners
A federal program will allow laid-off steelworkers to attend college free at Bemidji State Univerisity.
Minnesota Power Unveils New Hybrid Truck
Minnesota power is putting hybrid energy technology to use with a new truck added to their fleet.
RJS Construction Group in Superior to Close
RJS Construction Group in Superior announced Tuesday that the company will shut down.
President Obama to Dayton: Expect Tough Enforcement on Trade Laws
President Barack Obama told Governor Mark Dayton this weekend to expect "firm, tough enforcement on existing trade laws."
St. Louis River Corridor Alliance Hosted 20th Anniversary Gala
Protecting rivers and waterways, the St. Louis River Corridor Alliance hosted a 20th Anniversary gala for their clean water campaign.
Fundraising Gala to Support Clean Water Campaign
The St. Louis River Alliance is celebrating 20 years with a gala. This is also a fundraising event for the Clean Water Campaign.
