Early End To Walleye Season Hurts Mille Lacs Businesses
Fisherman flocking to the lake helped spawn a resort community and economy, based on the strength of the walleye harvest.
Mining & Environmental News
Citizen Survey Numbers Show Duluth Trending Upwards
In an effort to let the people influence important city decisions, Duluth has turned to a scientific survey for citizen feedback.
Sen. Franken: Mining Layoffs Fueled By 'Unfair Dumping'
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is calling for tougher penalties on foreign countries who he says are forcing Iron Range miners to be laid off.
Dry Spell Impacting Northland Businesses
Right now, Duluth is running close to four inches below normal for precipitation this year, and that number is affecting many Northlanders, including businesses that are worried their sales could dry up.
Superior National Forest Encourages Visitors to be Fire Safe
The forecast is for beautiful weather through the weekend and beyond so it is a great time to get out and enjoy your national forests.
'Stink In' Continues Debate Over Hog Farm
For months people in the Ashland area have made a big stink about the hog farm proposal, and Wednesday night, protesters took the debate to the next level.
Dayton Considers Special Session for Mille Lacs Walleye Drop
Gov. Mark Dayton is considering calling a special session if the walleye season is closed on Mille Lacs Lake.
Great Outdoors: Pieces of Nature Create Picture-Perfect Landscape
It might surprise you to know a well-known Minnesota Senator is creating art on the North Shore, that’s literally stopping people in their tracks.
Farms Not Factories to Hold 'Stink In' for Proposed Hog Farm
Wednesday night the heated debate over a proposed hog farm just miles from Lake Superior continues at the Bandshell in Ashland.
Duluth Sees One of Busiest Construction Seasons
City officials say Summer 2015 is one of the busiest construction seasons the city has ever seen.
Study Looks at How to Improve Quality of Life
The conditions of where we work and play can have a huge impact on our health.
Zebra Mussels Found in Lake in Northwestern Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Big Cormorant Lake in northwestern Minnesota's Becker County.
Plans Moving Forward to Improve Memorial Park
As plans move forward to brighten up the St. Louis River Corridor, 14 parks will be enhanced including Memorial Park on Grand Avenue in West Duluth.
Keeping Zoo Animals Cool on Hot Summer Days
If you’ve struggled to beat the heat in the Northland lately, think about how a 900 lb. brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo must feel!
