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.
Mining & Environmental News
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.
Governor Dayton Meets with Essar Steel Officials
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton was in Eveleth Monday to meet with Essar Steel officials.
Dinosaur claw fossil found on Minnesota's Iron Range
A dinosaur claw fossil found on northeastern Minnesota's Iron Range could help researchers better figure out what sort of dinosaurs lived in the state.
Montevideo named host of 2016 Governor's Pheasant Opener
Montevideo has been selected to host the 2016 Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Opener.
Cliffs Natural Resources Terminates Agreement with Essar
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced Tuesday that, effective October 5, 2015, it has terminated its Pellet Sale and Purchase Agreement with Essar Algoma.
DNR Names 17 to Mille Lacs Committee, New Point Man for Lake
The Department of Natural Resources has named 17 people to its new Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee and a new point person for the agency's efforts to revive the popular lake's struggling walleye population.
Marshall Students Researching Lester River
Students collected insects and water samples that will be analyzed to determine water quality and river eco system health.
Minnesota DNR Sharply Cuts Grants for Fighting Aquatic Weeds
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharply cutting the money it gives cities and lake groups to tackle aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil.
