MN Zoos Taking Precaution Against Avian Influenza
Matt Reinartz, spokesman for the Como Zoo, tells Minnesota Public Radio News the same migrating waterfowl suspected of spreading the disease in turkey farms also stop at the zoo in St. Paul.
Mining & Environmental News
Duluth, Superior Fight Emerald Ash Borer Differently
Crews in Superior are halfway done with cutting down the remaining ash trees. But, the City of Duluth is looking at fighting the insect in a different way.
Environmental Assessment Worksheet Not Needed for Northshore Mining Expansion
The Department of Natural Resources has determined that the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) process for a proposed expansion at the Peter Mitchell Mine near Babbitt in northeastern Minnesota has provided adequate information on potential environmental effects.
Locals Learn Dangers of Emerald Ash Borer
It's a little beetle, but causes a big problem. Emerald ash borers pose a threat to streams and rivers in Superior.
UMD Celebrates New Wind Turbine
UMD celebrated Earth Day with the beginning of a wind research project at their farm.
Mountain Biking Exploding in Duluth - We Could Win Grant Money for Trails
It's a sport that has grown exponentially in the Northland in just the past seven years, mountain biking.
Lyme Disease More Dangerous Than Expected
Although it may not look like spring outside this week, the Mosquito and Tick Squad in Cloquet is sending out a warning about the upcoming tick season.
Trapping Wolves in Northern Minnesota
Since January there have been more than 50 wolf complaints in Minnesota, a number that is double what it has been the past few springs.
Fire Burns Thousands of Acres in Northern MN Forest
Fire crews have the upper hand on a fire that has burned thousands of acres in a northern Minnesota state forest.
Local Event Focuses on Babies and Birth
The 18th biannual Birth and Baby Fair kicked off inside the Coppertop Church in Duluth.
Scientists: Isle Royale Gray Wolf Population Drops to 3
Scientists say the number of gray wolves at Isle Royale National Park has dropped to three _ the fewest since biologists began studying the population on the Lake Superior island chain in the 1950s.
Ash Tree Removal Continues in Superior
Less snow is making it possible for crews to continue removing ash trees in Superior.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Approve Ban on Microbeads
Wisconsin lawmakers have approved a bill that would ban microbeads, the plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products.
Proposal to City for Another Dog Attraction
People living on Park Point are asking the City of Duluth for a dog park in the area.
Pollen's Calling: Spring Season is Approaching
Spring has sprung but that doesn't come without allergies. This year, Doctors say a "pollen vortex" may have some of us reaching for the tissues more often.
