Mining & Environmental

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.

Tackling Non-Native Invasive Species

St. Louis County isn’t backing down when it comes to tackling the issue of invasive species.

Proctor, Hermantown Present Trail Option For Communities

A new trail in the Northland will give cyclists the option to travel from city to city. Proctor and Hermantown are working together to create a new paved, multi-use, off street trail.

Duluth Seed Library Advances in Legislation

The Duluth Public Library is thrilled after a bill could put their seed library on the right side of the law.

Deal Reached Over Minnesota Wild Rice Sulfate Standards

Lawmakers have reached a compromise with Gov. Mark Dayton's administration over enforcing state standards for protecting wild rice.

'King of the Blues' Blues Legend B.B. Dead at 89

Blues legend B.B. King has died in Las Vegas at age 89, his lawyer says.

Superior Seeks Clean Up Volunteers

Superior needs your help cleaning up debris left from melted snow and the rain.

5 Critically Endangered Seals Come to Minnesota Zoo

Members of a critically endangered seal species are coming to the Minnesota Zoo.

4th Annual Grown By Our Own

Everybody knows eating locally benefits not only your health, but also the local economy. But Wednesday night, local home–growers in Two Harbors made a push for others to jump on the bandwagon.