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.
Mining & Environmental News
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.
Duluth is in the Running for $5 Mil. Energy Prize
Duluth is in the running for an energy prize.
St. Louis River Alliance Tour
The trip was designed to allow Northlanders to explore river clean-up and improvement projects currently underway.
Lake Superior Zoo Becomes Home to 5 New Wallabies
The wallabies came to the zoo in May this year, but now have a new exhibit space where they have more space to frolic. The exhibit also makes it possible for zoo visitors to get closer to the wallabies.
Expert Anticipates Great Year for Fall Color in Minnesota
A foliage expert with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the state is on track for a great year for fall color due to plentiful rainfall.
Minnesota Power to Build First Community Solar Garden in Duluth
Minnesota Power will offer a new energy option for customers by launching a community solar garden program that is expected to be generating power from the sun in late 2016.
Redevelopment Plans for RV Park at Spirit Lake Marina
Wednesday, plans to revamp the Spirit Lake Marina are taking new life.
Destination Duluth Hits Social Media Landmark
The organization was the main social media voice for the #VoteDuluth campaign for Outside Magazine’s 2014 “Best Town” tournament, which Duluth won.
