Mining & Environmental

Invasive species checks show violation rates are down

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says more boaters understand the state's invasive species laws, and as a result the rate of violations is going down.

Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Hosting Tree Planting Event

The trees along the river play an important role of keeping soil from eroding in to the river, but the Ash trees in the area have been invaded by the emerald Ash Borer, an insect that kills the trees

Superior Mayor, City Employees, and Residents Cleaning Wisconsin Point

Volunteers will be meeting at Bear Creek Park Pavilion, and then disperse to various parts of the Wisconsin Point to clean up.

Take a Kid Hunting Weekend

This weekend kids can go hunting in Minnesota without a license.

More Workers to be Laid Off on Iron Range

Another 210 workers at the Keetac taconite plant could face layoffs as U.S. Steel plans another full idling of the facility.

Iron Range Highway Relocation Project Moves Forward

The Federal Highway Administration has cleared the Highway 53 relocation project from Virginia to Eveleth for final permitting and construction, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said Friday.

St. Louis River Rendezvous Held to Connect Community With St. Louis River

The event was held to inform the public about the projects that have been going on to restore and protect the St. Louis River and Estuary.

Conference to Promote Green Building Held in Duluth

An event in Duluth is trying to help people create buildings that are environmentally friendly.

Open House Held to Spread Word About America's Longest Hiking Trail

When completed, the trail will be 4600 miles long.

St. Louis River Alliance Hosts Educational Events

Find out about St. Louis River Alliance projects at the River Rendezvous Thursday.

Duluth 5th Graders Learn Science Outdoors

Duluth fifth graders took a field trip to one of four city parks in Duluth to get a hands-on learning experience in a variety of subjects.

Groups Rally to Protect St. Louis River

The Minnesota Environmental Partnership held a rally to commemorate the designation of the St. Louis River as one of the top ten most endangered rivers in the United States.