St. Scholastica Enters Outdoor Competition
Activities include anything from canoeing, rock climbing, and slacklining, to relaxing in a hammock outside. And it’s not just for students.
Mining & Environmental News
Bird Count Underway at Hawk Ridge in Duluth
An annual event is underway in Duluth that's on record pace.
Public Meeting to Discuss Connecting Lakewalk
Wednesday night, new and passionate discussions unfolded to make the Lakewalk truly one link.
Big Cats Relocated to Pine County
The Wildcat Sanctuary executive director Tammy Thies said the sanctuary is grateful the owner decided to "do the right thing" and give the animals to an accredited big cat facility.
Wisconsin's Bear Hunting Season Set to Begin
Wisconsin's bear hunting season is set to begin next week.
Regulators Concede Some PolyMet Mine Water Might Reach BWCA
Federal and state regulators have conceded the possibility that some potentially polluted water from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine could flow toward the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Great Outdoors: Fly Fishing
In this week’s Great Outdoors we showcase a sport that is known for its finesse. If you’re looking for another way to enjoy nature head to Northwoods Adventures Fly Fishing in Duluth for a lesson.
Wisconsin Driver Helps Bald Eagle She Struck with SUV
A bald eagle hit by an SUV in Wisconsin is recovering at a University of Minnesota clinic after being helped by the driver who hit it.
General Mills sets ambitious goal for greenhouse gas cuts
General Mills says it's eager to do its part to fight climate change, so it's setting a goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent over the next decade from farm to fork to landfill.
Officers cite 2 men for trying to net fish on Gull Lake
Conservation officers have issued citations to two tribal members who attempted to net fish on Gull Lake in Nisswa on the second day of efforts by activists to assert rights they say they hold under an 1855 treaty.
DNR: Starry stonewort confirmed in Minnesota lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says an invasive pest has been confirmed in Minnesota lakes for the first time.
Experts: Hog Island Inlet Contaminated, Possible Health Hazard
In 2005, millions of dollars were spent to clean out contaminated sediment from a popular piece of land in Superior. Ten years later, that area known as the Hog Island Inlet, is still being called unsafe and harmful to anybody who steps foot on it.
Enbridge Proposal Sparks Debate in Carlton
Enbridge says the pipeline is currently opperating at a reduced capacity due to voluntary pressure reductions and the new pipeline would allow for a return to full capacity.
Couple Plans to Spend a Year in the BWCA
They were named ‘2014 Adventurers of the Year’ by National Geographic and have traveled more than 30,000-miles by canoe, kayak and dog sled over the last decade.
Superior Residents to Pay $7.75 Trash Collection Fee
Starting this January, Superior residents will pay a monthly trash collection fee of $7.75 per household.
