Maritime Museum Reconstructs Skiff From 1940's
To celebrate the history that once defined the town, the Bayfield Maritime Museum is constructing a replica of a historic skiff from the 1940's.
Mining & Environmental News
Minnesota Ruffed Grouse Counts Similar to Last Year
A survey by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources finds ruffed grouse drumming counts this spring unchanged from the year before.
3 in Northland Struck by Lightning, Dangers of Severe Storms
By the time you hear the first crack of thunder experts say you should get indoors. This warning comes after three people in the Northland were struck by lightning Sunday afternoon.
Nordic Ski Trail in West Duluth Raises Concerns
A proposed Nordic trail center near Spirit Mountain isn’t sitting well with some residents.
Severe Storms Cause Damage in West Duluth
Claps of thunder were heard across much of Duluth Monday morning.
Veterans, Volunteers Restore Historic Greenhouse
The Forest Service has partnered with Veterans HistoriCorps and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to help vets gain skill in construction and carpentry while re-purposing historic buildings.
MN Environmental Groups Urge Dayton to Wade Into Mine Review
Environmental advocates are calling on Gov. Mark Dayton to require stronger environmental protections for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
Proposed hog megafarm causes stir in northern Wisconsin
Opponents are raising concerns about a proposed hog ``megafarm'' in northern Wisconsin.
Woman found safe after getting separated from kayakers
Rescuers have found a 62-year-old woman safe after she got separated from fellow kayakers in northeastern Minnesota
St. Louis River Alliance Holds Rendezvous
The St. Louis River Alliance held its first-ever rendezvous at the Fairlawn Mansion in Superior Thursday.
'Master Gardeners' Host Plant Sale, Education Event
The Lake Superior Master Gardeners hosted a plant sale and educational event at the Douglas County Courthouse Thursday.
Duluth, WLSSD Sewage Runoff Consent Decree Terminated
The city of Duluth and Western Lake Superior Sanitary District had until the end of next year to complete renovations to area storm water system.
DNR Releases Latest Revision to PolyMet Environmental Review
The Department of Natural Resources submitted the "Preliminary Final Environmental Impact Statement'' to state, federal and tribal agencies Monday, and made it available Tuesday.
DNR Puts Mineral Leases Up for Sale in NE Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to sell mineral leases in northeast Minnesota.
Ely to Host First-Ever Marathon
If you didn't make it to Grandma's Marathon or you're still itching to run in a race, Ely has you covered this fall.
