Mining & Environmental

Deer Herd Impacting Forest Health in Bayfield County

The current deer population is reportedly affecting forest health in Bayfield County.

Apostle Islands Consider Recreation Fee Increases

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will hold two town hall meetings in August to discuss proposed recreation fee increases to be implemented in 2016.

Calumet Decides to Go in Different Direction

A major Calumet project is no longer in the works.

Duluth City Council Grants Spirit Mountain $300,000

Thanks to a 7-1 vote by the Duluth City Council, Spirit Mountain will now be able to meet its payroll.

Court Refuses Request to Review Enbridge Hearing Decision

A state appeals court has refused to order a judicial review of a state Department of Natural Resources' decision to issue Enbridge Energy an air pollution permit.

Appeals Court Upholds New Water Quality Rules

An appeals court has upheld new water quality standards which are aimed at controlling algae in Minnesota's rivers and streams.

Minnesota's Wolf Population Shows No Significant Change

Results from the latest wolf population survey show no significant change in Minnesota’s wolf population during the past three winters, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

Kayakers Race on Lake Superior

"On a foggy day like this I'll just try to stay with the group so we don't get lost at sea," said John Thompson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Minnesota takes slow route on hemp, frustrating some farmers

Farmers anxious to grow hemp as part of a newly authorized Minnesota pilot project are expressing frustration after being told by state regulators that chance won't come soon.