Mining & Environmental

Plans to Revamp Cloquet's Riverfront

The city of Cloquet is one of the few places lucky enough to have a river running through town. But, right now, it doesn't give people who live there the feeling of a "river town."

Shore of Chequamegon Bay Redevelopment in Planning Stages

Washburn city officials are in the early stages of redeveloping the 30 acres of land along the Chequamegon Bay.

Distemper Outbreak Kills Dozens of Animals

The Minnesota DNR is warning Northlanders about an outbreak of distemper.

Lake Superior Water Levels Higher than Normal

The water levels on Lake Superior are close to the long term average.

St. Louis River Coined as Most Endangered

The St. Louis River is getting national attention from non-profit, American River, but it’s not positive.

WI Governor's Office Considered Giving Mining Lobbyist DNR Job

Gov. Scott Walker's staff considered making a lobbyist for a company seeking to dig an iron mine in Wisconsin the state Department of Natural Resources' deputy secretary.

Section of Willard Munger Trail to Close in Duluth

A short segment of the Willard Munger State Trail is closed temporarily to accommodate expansion and realignment of the Canadian National Railroad, where it crosses under the trail between Duluth and Carlton, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

Study: Minnesota's Wetland Conversion and Carbon Emissions

Minnesota converted more wetlands into farmland than any other state when crop prices spiked between 2008 and 2012.

Interior Tomato To Open Second Location

The Interior Tomato has its roots in West Duluth, but with business growing, owners have decided to open up a second location in Superior.

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.