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.
Mining & Environmental News
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.
DNR Announces Changes to Special Fishing Regulations
Special fishing regulations will change on 17 Minnesota lakes and one trout stream in March, while existing special rules will become permanent on five other lakes around the state.
Peregrine Falcon Recovery Celebrated at State Parks
The use of pesticides in the 1950s and 60s, containing a chemical called DDT, eliminated many peregrine falcon populations across the nation. But there's a comeback happening.
Dayton Sets Payment Deadline for Essar Steel
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has set a firm deadline for Essar Steel to repay the state's $65.9 million loan.
New Boss For St. Louis River Alliance
Kris Eilers is formally taking over the reigns of the SLRA as they work to have the St. Louis River delisted as an area of concern for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Duluth Attempting To Quarantine Ash Borer
Residents are encouraged to bring their tree trimmings to the crews, who will chip and compost it, to ensure the beetle is dead.
IRRRB Approves Funding for 8 Projects
Eight development infrastructure projects and investment in two rural broadband projects were considered by the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board meeting Monday.
U.S. Steel Union Reaches Tentative Contract for 18,000 Workers
U.S. Steel Corporation and the United Steelworkers union have announced tentative agreement on a new contract covering about 18,000 workers at more than a dozen facilities across the country.
