Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill to Ban Microbeads
Wisconsin is joining the nationwide push to ban a key plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products out of fear it's leading to water pollution.
Mining & Environmental News
MPCA Goes Under Water for Morgan Park Superfund Cleanup
The U.S. Steel Superfund site in Morgan Park has been empty for years, and Monday, Minnesota Pollution Control teams gave a quick update on the clean up.
Muddy Trails Lead to Maintenance Issues
While the weather has been enjoyable this past week, Duluth City Officials say the warm-up is hurting 200 miles of trails.
Seed Lending Library Back for Round 2
For the second year in a row, you're able to get more than just books and electronics from the Duluth Public Library.
Local Gardners Get Help with their Green Thumbs
The Duluth Public Library held its Spring Garden Fair.
Scoop the Poop: Clean Up Pet Waste
With most of the snow melted on city streets, the ugly side of spring is starting to show it's stinky self.
Duluth's Mounted Patrol Looks Ahead to Get Ready For Summer Patrolling
They're big with flowing manes, large personalities and long tails and members of the Duluth Police Department are now busy training to use them on the force.
The Northland Gets an Early Taste of Spring
FOX 21's Stef Manisero was out and about in downtown Duluth with the hundreds of people enjoying this early taste of spring.
Duluth Awarded $200K Grant From EPA
The City of Duluth has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Ice Caves Closed for the Season
If you didn't get out to the Apostle Islands ice caves you’ll have to wait another year as they closed Monday evening at dusk.
Ash Tree Removal Near Blatnik Bridge
A new round of ash trees came down in Superior Monday afternoon.
Alder Starts Breaking Ice For Shipping Season on Lake Superior
A heads up from the U.S. Coast Guard as they started ice breaking in the Twin Ports Monday morning to prepare for the upcoming shipping season.
Student Trains to Paddle Board Across Lake Superior
A UMD student is training to be the first person to ever circumnavigate Lake Superior on a stand up paddle board.
New E-Cigarette Bill Would Regulate E-Cigs and Restrict Indoor Use
Legislation has been introduced that would ban the use of electronic cigarettes indoors statewide.
12th Annual Mono-Ski Madness and Race Camp
Skiers and instructors from across the Midwest gathered at Spirit Mountain to better their moves on the slopes.
