Mining & Environmental

Duluth in Running for $100,000 Grant to Expand Bike Trail

Duluth has been voted one of three finalists in a national competition to receive a $100,000 grant from Bell Helmets to build a new mountain bike trail.

Volunteers Help City of Duluth With Gardening Project

The rain Wednesday morning held off for just long enough to see some volunteer gardeners use their free time to help out the City of Duluth.

Pipeline Battles Coming to a Head on 3 Fronts in MN

Battles over climate change and oil pipelines come to a head on three fronts in Minnesota this week.

Study Finds Drug Contamination in Minnesota's Lakes, Rivers

A new study by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has found has found widespread contamination by pharmaceutical drugs and other chemicals in the state's lakes and rivers.

Secrets in Stone: A Rock Unveils History of Duluth

Everyone always talks about how important it is to know where you come from. But one Duluth man is proving it's equally important to know the history of where you call home today.

Tree Planting Along the Cross City Trail

You may have noticed trees being planted along the Cross City Trail in Duluth Saturday.

20th Annual Plant Sale Draws Crowds

It was a sea of green thumb enthusiasts Saturday morning in the Rose Garden parking lot.

Blue Heron Launches 'Science On Deck'

UMD’s big research vessel launched its first-ever “Science on Deck” event.

Dig in for the Downtown Waterfront Seeking Volunteers.

Flower Planting Wednesday, June 3.

New Woods Dedicated Along North Shore

In recognition of former ALLETE, Inc. board member Jack Rajala’s dedication to Minnesota forests and the iconic white pine, Minnesota Power Thursday announced the creation of the “Rajala Woods”, a forest management initiative initially located on five parcels of Minnesota Power property.