UMD Alumni Featured on Animal Planet Show
A UMD alumni is featured in an Animal Planet docuseries that begins Memorial Day.
Mining & Environmental News
Boat inspections increase to reduce invasive species
More boat inspectors are on patrol at Minnesota lakes and rivers to help stop the spread of invasive species, including zebra mussels.
Dayton vetoes agriculture-environment and jobs-energy bills
Governor Mark Dayton has vetoed two major budget bills ahead of a Saturday night deadline for final action on bills passed before the legislative session ended late Monday.
Hitting the Water: Boundary Waters Preservation
With two main entryways into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, through Ely and Grand Marais, there is no denying the wilderness helps to generate big tourism dollars for nearby communities.
Campgrounds Ready for Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the busy recreation season for campers.
Black Beach Open to Public
More people will now be able to enjoy some of the beautiful beaches along the North Shore in Silver Bay. The land is owned by a mining company but was recently leased to the City allowing for more public access and development.
DNR Seeks Comments on Chambers' Grove Aquatic Habitat Project
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments from May 25 to June 24 on an environmental assessment worksheet prepared for the Chambers’ Grove aquatic habitat enhancement project in Duluth, about 20 river miles upstream from Lake Superior.
Hitting the Water: Boundary Waters Outfitters
The idea of camping sounds appealing when you consider nature, stars and a campfire.
Planting Your Garden Before Memorial Day?
You might be on a mission to get your vegetables and flowers in the ground by Memorial Day.
St. Louis Co. Attempts Guinness World Record with Trees
The longest kiss and largest bubblegum bubble blown are just a few acts that made the Guinness world records.
Hitting the Water: Into the Wild
Whether or not you're an avid outdoor junkie you've probably heard of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Duluth Steam Makes Changes, Plans for Future
Duluth Steam has been around for more than 80 years and now company leaders are talking about some big changes.
Scientists Prepare For 3-Day Cruise on Lake Superior
Lake Superior seems timeless. But in recent years, it has gone through some dramatic changes, including in nutrient content and increase in temperature. Now, a group of scientists is setting out to the waters to find some answers.
Mosquito Season About 2 Weeks Out
Although it may seem far away, summer is almost here. With the longer days and warm weather, comes another season: mosquito season.
Rainy May Still Not Enough to End Drought in Minnesota
So far in May, Duluth has seen nearly three inches of rain. But drought conditions still continue, thanks to a shortage of snow and rain earlier in spring.
