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.
Mining & Environmental News
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.
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.
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.
