Mining & Environmental

MN DNR, University Researchers Working on Fishing App

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working with University of Minnesota researchers to come up with a smartphone application for anglers.

Two Harbors D.A.R.E. Students Give Back

The weather was perfect Wednesday afternoon for dozens of D.A.R.E students in Two Harbors to give back and pick up trash.

MN Officials to Begin Fining Unpermitted Irrigators

Starting next month, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources can fine farmers who pump water illegally as much as $20,000 without having to go to court.

Non-Profit Focuses on Climate-Friendly Eating

From farm to table your food can make quite the journey before making it on to your plate. It may pose the question as to what’s in the food we eat?

Sprint Tower Construction Ends

The construction of a new Sprint Communications tower that caused the closure of several trails will wrap up this week.

UMD Alumni Featured on Animal Planet Show

A UMD alumni is featured in an Animal Planet docuseries that begins Memorial Day.

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.