Mining & Environmental

High Winds, Dry Conditions Spark Dozens of Wildfires

Fifty-mile-an-hour wind gusts and extremely dry conditions triggered a dangerous and active day Thursday as dozens of wild fires sparked up in the Northland.

Superior Wetland Plan Gets Financial Boost

A hefty donation is helping a project in Superior move forward.

City Sets Up Dump Sites For Winter Sand, Salt

The City of Duluth is inviting residents to dispose of excess road salt and sand from sidewalks, curbs, and boulevards at one of the collection sites set up around the city.

Science & Arts Merge at Great Lakes Aquarium

Students from Iowa State University are getting a chance to showcase their art at Great Lakes Aquarium.

Historic Hot Air Balloon Ride in Twin Ports

FOX 21's Stef Manisero goes along for a historic ride, and gives us a bird's-eye-view of Duluth.

Doggie Brew Bites Combine Craft Beer, Organic Dog Treats

When you walk into a local brewery to get a pint of locally made beer you're probably not thinking about if your dog will like it.

Rose Garden To Bloom Soon

In a couple of weeks, a popular flower will make its debut in the Leif Erickson Park.

Mining Company Withdraws Application in Northern WI

The state Department of Natural Resources says a company that was looking to open a huge iron mine in northern Wisconsin has officially withdrawn its plans.

Forest Service Extends Comment Period on BWCA Land Swap

The U.S. Forest Service is giving the public more time to weigh in on a proposal to swap state-owned land within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for federal land elsewhere in the Superior National Forest.

Limited School Space at Marengo Valley Causes Concern

Marengo Valley is seeing an increasing number of students with a limited amount of space at its current school.

Buddies Not Bullies: Step Up to Stop Bullying in the Northland

The topic of bullying is an emotionally charged and very serious issues not only across the country but here in the Northland and a new organization is helping reiterate the importance of anti bullying within the community.