Mining & Environmental

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.

Nolan Urges House Speaker to Act on Unemployment Benefits for Laid-off Steelworkers

U.S. Representative Rick Nolan is urging Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt to extend unemployment benefits for hundreds of laid-off steelworkers on the Iron Range.

Great Outdoors: Surfing in Lake Superior

The North Shore of Lake Superior is iconic to Minnesota, but it's not just the beauty people appreciate.

Draft Plans For Eleven Parks Unveiled At Public Meeting

Work on the St. Louis Corridor Initiative continue with mini-master plans of neighborhood parks.

Laid-Off Steelworkers React To Failed Special Session

Without a special session, many miners say they're left digging for answers as what to do next to support their families.

Iron Range Lawmakers Express Disappointment in No Special Session for Miners

Four Iron Range lawmakers wrote to Speaker of the House Kurk Daudt to express their disappointment following the announcement that there will be no special session to help laid-off steelworkers.