Sen. Bakk Attends Silver Bay Town Hall For Miners
The city of Silver Bay has been hit hard by the mining crisis, so state officials came together Wednesday to listen and learn about the serious effects of the local mine going idle.
Mining & Environmental News
Congressman Nolan Reacts to State of the Union Address
Following President Obama's State of the Union Address Tuesday night, FOX 21 got the chance to talk with Representative Rick Nolan while he's in Washington, D.C.
Free Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin
Winter was off to a fickle start, but the recent plunge in temperatures offers hope for a few ice fishing opportunities around the state.
Renovations Coming to Chambers Grove Park
After the Northland Flash Flood of 2012, Chambers Grove Park was never fully restored, but that will soon be changing.
Causeway Construction on Highway 53 Relocation Project Nearly Complete
Work on a raised road across the Rouchleau Pit is expected to be done in two weeks
2 Sites in Minnesota, 8 in Wisconsin, Where Dangerous Cables Could be Buried
Records show there are two sites in Minnesota and eight in Wisconsin where potentially dangerous cables that were once used to power U.S. Coast Guard lights could be buried underground.
Outfitters Help Shoppers Gear Up for Arctic Blast
If you haven’t heard, the Northland is expecting the coldest temperatures of the winter so far this weekend.
Legislative Group Meets to Help Those Laid Off on Iron Range
No final decision has been made yet on benefits for laid off Iron Range mining workers.
Magnetation To Temporarily Close Plant 2 Jan. 18
Magnetation announced Wednesday it is implementing a temporary production curtailment at its Plant 2 facility in Bovey.
Lake Superior Watershed Symposium
Environmental experts descended on UMD Wednesday to discuss the future of the Lake Superior Watershed.
Rare Seagull Attracts Bird Lovers to Duluth
"Bird nerds" from across the country have flocked to Duluth to catch a glimpse of a rare ivory gull.
Gov. Dayton Sets Deadline for Special Session Decision
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is giving lawmakers a deadline to decide on a special session.
Essar Steel Accepts Gov. Dayton's Final Offer for Loan Repayment
Essar Steel has accepted Governor Mark Dayton's final offer for repayment of the state's $66 million loan.
Local Churches Bring Community Together With Food
After losing more mining jobs this past year due to tough conditions in the steel industry. A sadness fills Silver Bay, many people unemployed and unsure when they will return to work.
Laid-Off Iron Range Steelworker to Attend State of the Union Address
A laid-off Iron Range Steelworker will be attending President Obama's State of the Union Address.
