Local Doctors See Effects From Canadian Wild Fires
The hazy skies are slowly starting to disappear, but local doctors are still seeing the effects from the Canadian wild fires.
Mining & Environmental News
Invasive Snails Spreading in Wisconsin Waterways
State natural resources officials say some invasive snails with parasites deadly to waterfowl are continuing to spread in Wisconsin waterways.
Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light Celebration
A lighthouse in Ashland is making quite a name for itself.
Air Pollution Warning Issued for Northern Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is issuing an air pollution warning for northern Minnesota due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.
Rare Blanding's turtle could go on federal endangered list
The rare and beautiful Blanding's turtle once thrived across the Great Lakes region and the Upper Midwest.
Canadian wildfires trigger pollution advisory in Minnesota
The thick haze caused by smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires has triggered an air pollution health advisory across a large part of Minnesota.
Iron Range Coal Plant Gets Re-purposed
Laskin Energy Center has been operating for more than 60 years.
Microbeads Officially Banned in Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that bans microbeads, the plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products.
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.
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.
