Community Members Discuss PolyMet Mine Proposal
The state of Minnesota approved the final environmental impact statement of a proposed copper-nickle mine project in Northeastern Minnesota.
Mining & Environmental News
Production Temporarily Idled at Northshore Mining
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced Tuesday that it is temporarily idling iron ore pellet production at its Northshore Mining operation in Minnesota by Dec. 1, 2015.
Wisconsin Gun Deer Season Begins Saturday
A Wisconsin tradition is about to begin again this weekend.
A Night With Lance Mackey, Benefits Beargrease
We are a little over two months until Beargrease sled dog marathon, but people aren't waiting until January to start talking about the famous race.
Minnesota Power Proposes New Rate
Minnesota power is filing a rate plan that will provide lower electric rates for up to a dozen critical industrial companies but there won't be cuts for everyone.
Minnesota Power Customers Could see Rate Hike
Minnesota Power customers could see their rates go up if the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves a rate plan filed Friday in an effort to help the struggling taconite and paper industries.
St. Louis County Discusses Plans for 4th Street
Duluth residents have objected to the project based on the planned removal of several mature trees that currently line the street.
Veterans Ceremony Held at UWS
The University of Wisconsin Superior held a Veteran's Day ceremony Wednesday, honoring the school's past and present military members.
UMD Hosts Environmental Humanities Day
The event started off with an open house that featured environmental researchers, projects, and ideas, and was free and open to the public.
Duluth Council Endorses Recreational Projects
If you love the outdoors get ready for some new adventure spots that'll be popping up in Duluth.
DNR Raises Walleye Limit for Upper Red Lake this Winter
Officials have raised the walleye limit for anglers on Upper Red Lake this winter, and those fish can be from a broader size range.
President Obama Rejects Keystone Pipeline
President Barack Obama announced his decision Friday to reject the Keystone XL pipeline proposal.
Final Polymet Environmental Impact Statement Released
After ten years of review, the final Environmental Impact Statement was released Friday for the proposed Polyment mining project near Hoyt Lakes.
Minnesota Governor's Deer Hunting Opener
People from all over gathered to celebrate hunting on the range.
MN Hunters Set for Deer Rifle Hunting Season
A mild winter last year could help area hunters looking to shoot that 12-point buck this weekend.
