Mining & Environmental

Dairyland Outdoor Veterans' Retreat

A community in Northwestern Wisconsin has rallied together to build an outdoor veterans retreat.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Swap to get Environmental Study

The U.S. Forest Service is planning an environmental review on a proposal to swap state-owned land in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for national forest system land elsewhere.

More Bear Sightings in City Limits

Seeing bears in the City of Duluth is nothing new. However, Duluth Police said they’ve noticed a recent spike in people reporting bear sightings.

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Milwaukee

Milwaukee health officials say West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes collected in the city.

Breakwater Project Underway in Ashland

Thousands of stones are being brought to Ashland and placed in the Chequamegon Bay to create a break wall.

Plans Approved To Lessen Impact of Emerald Ash Borer

Tuesday night, the Superior City Council unanimously passed a project to help lessen the impact of emerald ash borer in the Superior Municipal Forest.

Superior City Council Votes Down $9.75 Trash Fee

Tuesday night, in a six to four vote, Superior City Councilors voted down an ordinance proposing city residents pay a first–ever, monthly fee to have their trash picked up.

Great Outdoors: Off-Road Tour at North Woods Adventures

In this week’s Great Outdoors we take a trip with the first and only off-road tour company in Minnesota.

City Looks to Construct Pedestrian Bridge

It’s been a project nearly 6-years in the making: to build a pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River in Grand Rapids.

U.S. Senator Baldwin Visits Superior

Senator Baldwin spoke about her proposed Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act.

MN DNR Warns Chippewa Against Treaty Rights Test

The Dayton administration has warned a group of Chippewa Indians who plan to harvest wild rice without state licenses later this month that they risk prosecution and seizure of their rice and equipment.