Mining & Environmental News

MN House Unanimously Passes Iron Range Miners Relief

HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. -- On Monday, members of the Minnesota House almost unanimously passed House File 3023, a piece of legislation co-authored by Rep. Pete Johnson (DFL-Duluth) to extend Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to impacted…

Munger Shaw Wildfire Begins To Slow Down

COTTON, Minn. -- The Munger Shaw wildfire, which has burned 1,600 acres, slowed down on Thursday. Lower humidity, reduced winds, and higher humidity have helped with slowing fire growth. according…

Gov. Walz Calls in National Guard to Battle Wildfires

MINNESOTA -- Governor Walz called up the national guard to assist in battle the wildfire. That includes crews dropping water on hot spots from helicopters... One pilot says she's honored to be able to help out fellow Minnesotans. "It's very…

FOX 21 9 P.M. Wildfire Coverage: May 13, 2025

DULUTH, Minn. --  Click the video above to watch the first 15 minutes of FOX 21's 9 p.m. wildfire coverage from Tuesday, May 13.   Topics covered included the latest acres burned, an…

Minnesota DNR Releases Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota.  You can find the Northwest Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Lake of the Woods…

Minnesota DNR Releases Northeast Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its regional fishing outlooks for areas around Minnesota.  You can find the Northeast Region breakdown below. (CLICK HERE FOR: Northwest Regional Fishing Outlook for 2025) Duluth Area: The St.…

Mayor Reinert Proclaims Dark Sky Day in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. -- Starry Skies North Celebrated Dark Skies week at the Lake Superior Zoo. Mayor Reinert made a proclamation designating today, April 24th, as Dark Sky Day in Duluth. Seven local businesses…