Mining & Environmental

Sunscreen Still Important in Northland

Proper use of sunscreen isn't just about choosing the right Sun Protection Factor (SPF).

Northlanders Keeping Cool Through Dog Days

Temperatures soared into the 90s over the weekend leaving many Northlanders struggling to keep cool.

Michigan Stocked Waterways with more than 20 Million Fish

The state says it stocked Michigan waterways with more than 20 million fish this spring.

UMD Student's Paddleboard Trip Nearly Complete

A UMD student’s journey to be the first person to stand-up paddleboard across Lake Superior is coming to an end.

Locals Protest Against Large Hog Farm Proposal

It’s been a heated issue for months, a proposed hog farm just miles from Lake Superior is up for debate once more.

City of Duluth wants your input on park enhancements

The City of Duluth wants your input on plans to improve and renovate two popular parks: Memorial Park and Irving Park.

Residents Honor 5-Year Anniversary of Enbridge Oil Spill

Sunday marks five years since an Enbridge pipeline dumped more than a million gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River, resulting in the nation's largest tar sands oil spill.

Warm Weather Tips for Pets

With the recent warm weather, your pets will want to spend more time outdoors. But, local veterinarians say the extreme heat can pose a deadly threat to animals.

Summer Tourism Heating Up in the Northland

The tourist season is just heating up in the Northland and businesses are on pace to break a record.

DNR: 2015 Summer 'Most Glorious on Record'

If you're thinking we've lucked out with the weather so far this summer, it's because we have!

Kayaking Through the Apostle Island Sea Caves

For the past two winters, the Northland has been lucky enough to experience the ice caves along the shores of Lake Superior. And while certainly beautiful frozen and covered with ice formations, Fox 21's Stef Manisero tells us the below zero weather isn't the only time to take advantage of one of nature's rarest forms.