Highway 53 Project Begins Bridge Work
We're getting you up close and by boat to check out the base work for the new Highway 53 redevelopment project on the Iron Range.
Mining & Environmental News
Kids Interact with Nature Through Lil Park Peeps Program
Jay Cooke State park is offering a monthly preschool program series called “Lil Park Peeps.”
Renewable Energy Advocates Unsatisfied with Minnesota Power's Planned Solar Garden
Minnesota Power is planning a community Solar Garden, but some community members are not quite satisfied with the plans.
Gov. Dayton Urges Extension of Unemployment Benefits for Mineworkers
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has sent a letter to the Minnesota House Speaker urging an extension of unemployment benefits for mineworkers.
Montessori School Lands $80K Eco-Friendly Grant
There's a lot of excitement right now for a small alternative school in Duluth that’s gotten a big eco-friendly grant.
Gov. Dayton Sets Deadline for Essar Payment
Governor Mark Dayton has given Essar Steel an ultimatum, telling them they have until Wednesday to pay up to local construction companies or face immediate repayment of the state's $66 million dollar loan.
El Niño In The Northland Part 1
El Nino is nothing new to the meteorological world. Every four to five years, it makes its return, impacting weather patterns all across the world. But as we get closer to winter, many Northlanders are wondering what kind of winter we can expect this time around.
Minnesota Power Signs 10-Year Contract to Supply Electricity to World's Largest Steelmaker
Minnesota power has signed a 10-year contact to supply electricity to ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker.
DNR says Plenty of Pheasants Remain in Minnesota Fields
Wildlife managers say Minnesota pheasant hunters should keep their gear handy.
Congressman Rick Nolan introduces Bill to Ban Foreign Steel Imports
Congressman Rick Nolan is pushing for a bill to restrengthen the mining industry in Minnesota following hundreds of layoffs over the last few weeks.
Wisconsin Kicks Off Gun Deer Season
It's Wisconsin's turn to get out in to the woods, with their firearms deer season kicking off this Saturday. Thousands are expected to take aim to bag their big catch.
Major Restoration Project Celebrated at Chambers Grove Park
The St. Louis River is one of 43 areas of concern designated under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
Klobuchar, Franken tout bill to Crack Down on Illegal Steel dumping, Protect U.S. Steelworkers
In light of the mining industry taking a big hit in Minnesota, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken are teaming up to crack down on illegal steel dumping.
Scientists: Great Lakes Region's Wolves No Longer Endangered
A letter signed by 26 wildlife scientists urges the federal government to remove gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region from the endangered list.
Magnetation to Idle Plant 2
It's another blow to the mining industry in Minnesota.
