Hunting Changes Going Well St. Louis County
It was just three years ago St. Louis county put their foot down to hunters building extravagant deer stands.
Mining & Environmental News
Minnesota Power's Great Northern Transmission Line reaches Major Milestone
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Great Northern Transmission Line.
$75,000 Invested in Duluth "Green" Initiative
A partnership between Canadian National Railway, Community action Duluth, And the City of Duluth is working to build a stronger community through support of green jobs, preserving green spaces and stream beds.
Ely Bear Research Case Denied by Supreme Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court has declined to reconsider barring wildlife researcher Lynn Rogers from putting radio collars on black bears.
NERR Receives Grant for Renovations
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve received a grant of over $300,000.
Emerald Ash Borer Found In Duluth
To combat the infestation, the city is planning to remove all of the ash trees that are 12 inches in diameter or smaller, and to inject the bigger trees with pesticide. But experts are asking for help in fighting the infestation.
Emerald Ash Borer identified in Duluth
Emerald Ash Borer, the larvae known to kill ash trees, has been discovered on Park Point in Duluth.
Parents: Playground Rubber Mulch Is Toxic
Some Duluth parents are seriously concerned about pieces of shredded rubber tires that blanket playground at elementary school in the Duluth School District.
Minnesota Power Plans to Produce More Solar Energy
Minnesota Power is evolving – and has plans to use more solar energy.
U of M Students Visit Duluth to Present Ideas on Bettering the City
The students presented their ideas to community members for input and feedback. They plan to take what they learned to apply it to their design process.
Cliffs CEO: No Plans to Idle or Close Mines
The Chief Executive of Cliffs Natural Resources is now saying he has no plans to permanently idle of close any of their Minnesota mines if an Essar steel taconite plant currently under construction in Nashwauk goes into production.
Cliffs CEO Threatens to Close Minnesota Taconite Operation
The chief executive of Cliffs Natural Resources says he'll close one of his operations on Minnesota's Iron Range if an Essar Steel taconite plant under construction in Nashwauk goes into production.
Coast Guard Crews Begin Replacement of Great Lakes Buoys
The U.S. Coast Guard has begun its annual mission to remove buoys and beacons from the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway before winter.
Judge Lets Tribes Hunt Deer at Night in Northern Wisconsin
A federal judge in Madison is allowing Wisconsin's Chippewa tribes to hunt deer at night in part of northern Wisconsin.
Beetles Invading Homes
As temperatures change the insects seek shelter from cold weather that is potentially fatal.
