Mining & Environmental

4th Street Road Renovation Plan Moves Forward

Fox 21's Stef Manisero spoke with county engineers Thursday to discuss the construction plans for the roads on 4th Street.

New Website, App Launched by National Geographic

A new geotourism website launched Thursday morning that highlights the most recommended places throughout the region.

Duluth Seeks New Federal Grant For Flood Victims

The city of Duluth is calling on homeowners to help land a grant that could be between $1 million to $500 million.

Fishermen Predict No Ice for Governor's Opener

Tower and towns bordering Lake Vermillion are busy preparing for the Governor's Fishing Opener.

Northland College Opens New Freshwater Center

A College in Northern Wisconsin has hired a journalist and research scientist to co-direct a new center dedicated to freshwater issues.

Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill to Ban Microbeads

Wisconsin is joining the nationwide push to ban a key plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products out of fear it's leading to water pollution.

MPCA Goes Under Water for Morgan Park Superfund Cleanup

The U.S. Steel Superfund site in Morgan Park has been empty for years, and Monday, Minnesota Pollution Control teams gave a quick update on the clean up.

Muddy Trails Lead to Maintenance Issues

While the weather has been enjoyable this past week, Duluth City Officials say the warm-up is hurting 200 miles of trails.

Seed Lending Library Back for Round 2

For the second year in a row, you're able to get more than just books and electronics from the Duluth Public Library.

Local Gardners Get Help with their Green Thumbs

The Duluth Public Library held its Spring Garden Fair.

Scoop the Poop: Clean Up Pet Waste

With most of the snow melted on city streets, the ugly side of spring is starting to show it's stinky self.

Duluth's Mounted Patrol Looks Ahead to Get Ready For Summer Patrolling

They're big with flowing manes, large personalities and long tails and members of the Duluth Police Department are now busy training to use them on the force.