Blue Heron's 'Science on Deck' Season Wraps Up
Friday, Duluth's Large Lakes Observatory wrapped up its fifth and final session of 'Science on Deck.'
Mining & Environmental News
Surge in Visitors to Minnesota State Parks isn't Letting Up
Minnesota state parks officials say a surge in visitors isn't letting up and they expect the trend to continue as fall colors spread across the state.
Fall Colors Starting to Show in the Northland
Some of the trees such as the Basswood and Ash, have started to turn yellow, but the red and orange hues are still yet to come. Jay Cook rangers said the peak season is usually the end of September to the beginning of October.
Superior Replacing Trees
Hagen said the Tower Avenue corridor will be a test campaign for the rest of Superior, where around 3,000 trees were removed.
Hundreds Flock to See Bird Migration at Hawk Ridge
It’s a plane? Nope it’s a bird.Tourist’s eyes are to the sky at Hawk Ridge as they take part in the annual bird migration
Fall Color Show Getting Started in Northern Wisconsin
Wisconsin's fall color show is beginning in northern regions of the state and forestry specialists expect this year's red, yellow and russet hues to be spectacular.
Harbor Tour Aimed At Scoring Funding For Clean-Up Projects
The Vista Fleet became a funding platform Tuesday for environmental agencies that are hoping for state funding to help clean up the Duluth-Superior Harbor.
Downtown Farmer's Market Brings Fall Harvest
The Downtown Farmer’s Market was full of fall harvest crops Tuesday, including corn, squash, pumpkins and carrots.
Ashland Police Dept. Raises $32,000 for Artesian Well
In just three months, the Ashland Police Department has raised $32,000 to go toward drilling a new artesian well.
Ashland Victorious in 4-Year Legal Battle vs Xcel Energy
The four–year legal battle between the city of Ashland and Xcel Energy/Northern States Power has come to an end.
Superior 6th Graders Learn About the Wilderness in Unique Way
Wilderness Inquiry partnered with the Superior National Forest and several other organizations to educate 6th graders from Superior about the watershed’s ecosystem, health, and history.
Environmental Study Required for Sandpiper Certificate
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says an environmental impact statement should have been completed on the proposed Sandpiper pipeline before regulators granted the project a certificate of need.
In Corn-Growing States, Tall Crops Pose Seasonal Road Hazards
For drivers in Midwestern farm country, the growing season brings a special danger on the roads: tall corn that can obscure other vehicles until it's too late.
Minnesota Fund Launched to Protect Mississippi Headwaters
A conservation organization says it's trying to raise $10 million for a fund meant to protect the Mississippi River and drinking water in the Twin Cities.
Dayton to Unveil Plan to Rescue Pheasant Population
State officials are ready to outline a plan to reverse a long decline in Minnesota's pheasant population.
