New Bill Supports Utilizing Wind, Solar Energy in Minnesota
Every year Minnesota spends $18 billion on non-renewable energy.
Mining & Environmental News
Northland Man to Compete in World's Largest Sailboat Race
A local will be the first Minnesotan to complete the world's largest sailboat race.
FOX 21 Takes You Inside The Ice Caves
Thousands have come from all over the world to Lake Superior to see nature's artwork in one of its rarest forms.
Plow Operators Benefit From Snow
When winter weather hits it's tempting to stay inside. But, that's not a luxury snow plow drivers have.
Ice Conditions May Cause Concern For Great Lakes Shipping Industry
It's not a shock that last year's brutal winter caused major delays for the shipping industry as their tracks were blocked by ice coverage.
Time to Remove Ice Houses in Southern MN
Spring cleaning has arrived for ice houses in southern Minnesota.
Experts Weigh in on Proposed Pig Farm in Bayfield
More than 200 people packed a room in the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.
DNR Promotes Wild Turkey Hunt
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is teaching people to hunt for their own wild turkeys.
Ice Climbing Plan for Casket Quarry in Early Stages
The city of Duluth has a vision for the St. Louis River Corridor to become a destination for outdoor recreation.
National Park Charging Ice Cave Visitors $5
If you plan to visit the ice caves remember to grab some cash.
Dressing for the Ice Caves
If you plan on making the trip to the Apostles Islands it's advised that you dress for the journey.
Push to Block Water Quality Standards that Protect Wild Rice in MN
A Minnesota House committee is considering a bill that would prevent the state from enforcing water quality standards designed to protect wild rice for at least two years.
Downtown Businesses Prosper After Busy Weekend
With a hectic weekend in Duluth, businesses continued to thrive during all the craziness.
U.S Steel Site Cleanup Threatens Operations of Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
Cleanup of the contaminated former U.S. Steel Mill Site in Duluth could start as soon as this fall. But, part of that effort will involve tearing out the railroad tracks running through that site.
MN DNR: Moose Count Confirms Continuing Decline
Minnesota's annual moose survey finds a continuing decline in the animal so closely identified with the state's north woods.
