Park Point: Rip Current Warning Through Wednesday Morning
If you plan on hitting the beaches on Park Point Wednesday morning, you might want to think again because high rip currents are a risk until 10 a.m., according to fire officials.
Mining & Environmental News
Storm Damage Closes Pillsbury State Forest in Northern Minnesota
All roads and recreational facilities in the Pillsbury State Forest, which is located just west of Brainerd, have been closed until further notice following a heavy rain and windstorm on Sunday, July 12, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division.
DNR Lays Out Updated Timeline for PolyMet Mine Review
State regulators have laid out an updated timeline for completing the environmental review on the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota that calls for a 30-day public comment period.
Helping to Lead the Way in Sustainability
The community of Two Harbors is being recognized as a Minnesota GreenStep City.
Woman Falls Hiking, Found Dead on the North Shore
An 85-year-old woman is dead after falling while hiking on the North Shore.
Northlanders Shouldn't Fear "Brain Eating Amoeba"
The parasite dubbed the "Brain Eating Amoeba" is almost always fatal, but extremely uncommon.
Potential New Weapon to Fight Invasive Species in Douglas County
Certain types of invasive weeds can cause big problems. But now, Douglas County is considering bringing in a herd of goats to fight a buck thorn infestation.
Appeals Court: Radio Collars on Bears Amount to Possession
The Court of Appeals says a researcher needs a permit to put radio collars on bears in northern Minnesota because attaching the collars amounts to ``constructive possession'' under state law.
Billings Park to Reopen Saturday, July 18th
A popular park in Superior is set to reopen to the public this weekend!
Locals attend Root Cellar-bration!
A solar powered facility that will hold 3.2 million servings of vegetables is making headway.
Minnesota teen recounts harrowing canoe accident on border
A Minnesota teenager says he went in and out of consciousness as rescuers worked to free him during a harrowing canoe accident on a waterfall in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on the U.S-Canadian border.
Northland Man Received Medal For Heroic Rescue
Friday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard presented a silver lifesaving medal to Zoran Pedisic who risked his life to save another in November of 2013.
Trash Along Beach Concerns Local Officials
Beach equipment, trash and glass bottles are often left behind after the weekend and even more so after the holidays.
Groups Petition for Protection of Moose in Midwest
Two groups are seeking federal protection for a subspecies of moose found in the Midwest.
Construction Begins on Martin Road in Duluth
Those traveling on Martin Road can expect to see lane closures for the rest of the summer.
