Mining & Environmental News

UMD Holding Pumpkin Compost Drive

DULUTH, Minn. -- With Halloween in the rearview mirror, it's time to say goodbye to your pumpkins and hit the road jack-o-lanterns. UMD held a compost drive for people looking for a place to…

Twin Metals to Appeal Federal Decision on Proposed Mine

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Twin Metals says it will appeal a federal decision that dealt a serious blow to its proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Last week, the Biden administration ordered a mineral withdrawal study that could lead to a…

Duluth's Plastic Bag Fee Begins Oct. 15

DULUTH, Minn. - After more than a year of delays, the city of Duluth is about to start its plastic bag fee. The 5-cent fee will take effect Oct. 15 for places like grocery stores and retailers. The fee per…

DWP Trail Re-Opens with Better Access for Disabled

DULUTH, Minn. -- The city of Duluth is celebrating upgrades to a 10-mile trail that's now more accessible to people with disabilities. The Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific trail, as it's known, runs from 63rd…

Logging Equipment Show Returns to Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-A major logging equipment show has returned to Grand Rapids after a one year hiatus due to the pandemic. The 67th annual North Star Expo is held through tomorrow at the…