Mining & Environmental News

Road Closures: Flash Flooding

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wisc. - Douglas County Highway Department has CLOSED County HWY W between HWY B & C where it crosses the Nemadji River due to high water over the road. The Township of Summit is also reporting to Emergency…

Mechanic Shops Prepare for Winterization Boom

DULUTH, Minn.- It may be warm now, but winter will be here before you know it. Mechanics at shops like Automedics in Duluth told us people start coming in to winterize their vehicles when…

Court Suspends Two Polymet Permits

On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Court of Appeals suspended Polymet’s permit to mine and dam safety permits for its proposed $1 billion copper-nickel mine near Babbitt. The permits will be discussed at an Oct. 23 hearing.  That’s when the "DNR…

Park Point Community Plays Ball Together

DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Park Point community got outside for the last few days of the Summer before Fall moves in. Folks of all ages gathered at the Lafayette Community Center to…

Celebrating Sustainable Farming at UMD Farm Fest

DULUTH, Minn.- Students, local food vendors, and community members turned out for UMD Land Lab's 7th Annual Farm Fest Saturday. Families were invited to come hear live local music and shop freshly picked…

Fun with Farm Life at Mr. Ed's Farm

HIBBING, Minn.- A real life Old McDonald showed his farm off to the public Saturday, and with a moo moo here and a cluck cluck there, Old Farm Day provided great entertainment for…

26th Annual Harvest Festival Takes Over Bayfront Park

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Harvest Festival took over Bayfront Festival Park Saturday. Farmers and more than 30 local craftspeople and artists showed off their items. They also attended a renewable energy fair to…