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.
Mining & Environmental News
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.
Plastic Ban Movement Gaining Momentum in MN
The City of Duluth sends 3,200 tons of plastic waste to the landfill every year. A movement that gained momentum in California is going national.
St. Louis County Board Bans E-Cigarettes in Public Places
Another step has been taken to end the use of e-cigarettes in indoor public places.
EPA and U.S. Steel Provide $3.5 Million for Spirit Lake Cleanup Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Steel are putting $3.5 million toward the Spirit Lake cleanup plan.
St. Louis River Quest Educates Students
It was a wet and soggy day for area sixth graders to learn about the St. Louis River Estuary.
Ashland Raising Funds to Build New Artesian Well
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has notified the City of Ashland that the popular Maslowski Beach artesian well will need to close by the fall of 2015.
May storm dumps foot of snow on SD's Black Hills
A May snowstorm has dumped more than a foot of snow in South Dakota's Black Hills.
