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.
Mining & Environmental News
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.
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.
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.
