Mining & Environmental News

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…

Big Changes on Horizon for Soo Locks

DULUTH, MN - "The impact of the Soo Locks is felt nationwide," Congressman, Pete Stauber says. That statement was the theme of today's press conference where future improvement plans for the locks were announced. It's…

Major Grant Will Help Fix Area Bridges

DULUTH, MN - Congressman Pete Stauber announced today that Saint Louis County will receive $10,252,000 from the Department of Transportation towards bridge repairs. There are more than six-hundred bridges in Saint Louis County.…