Mining & Environmental News

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…

Superior National Forest Begins Prescribed Fires

NORTHERN MINNESOTA -- The Superior National Forest is starting prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation. The prescribed fires may be close to areas open to the public for the next several days.…

Lack of Federal Funds Effects Spongy Moth Treatment

NORTHERN MINNESOTA -- Federal funding delays is impacting the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and their response to limiting the spread of spongy moths. Spongy Moths are an destructive invasive species in our area that…

Cleveland-Cliffs to Lay Off 630 Iron Range Steelworkers

HIBBING/VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Cleveland-Cliffs, the leading steel producer in North America, is temporarily idling more than 600 steelworkers at Hibbing Taconite and Minorca mine. The layoffs will begin May 20th, or within the two-week period…

Community Members Learn about Pruning Apple Trees

  DULUTH, Minn.-- With the weather turning warmer, it was perfect timing for people to learn everything about pruning apple trees. Around 20 community members got their hands dirty while learning how to…