Mining & Environmental News

Minnesota Sea Grant Watches Lake Levels Rise

DULUTH, Minn.- The turbulent weather this winter hasn't only dumped tons of snow on the city, but added water to Lake Superior. Minnesota Sea Grant reports that the lake levels have…

Winter Bike Week Rolls into the Northland

DULUTH, Minn. - Some say biking in the winter impossible, but Winter Bike Week proves that the season is as great as any through events that teach, encourage, and celebrate all…

Federal Judge Lifts Hold on Lawsuits Against PolyMet Mine

MINNEAPOLIS - A federal judge in Minnesota has lifted a hold that had been placed on four lawsuits challenging the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Thursday's decision by U.S. District Judge Joan Ericksen doesn't list next steps, but…

Environmental Groups Appeal PolyMet Mine Permits

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Environmental groups are appealing air and water permits approved for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The groups argue the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ignored evidence that PolyMet intends to process more ore daily…

Superior Skiing: Free This Week

SUPERIOR, Wis.- The heart of the winter brings with it the annual Lake Superior Ice Festival. In conjunction with the festival, the city of Superior has made all of its cross-country…

"Super Wolf Blood Moon" This Weekend!

Get your telescopes ready Northland! Sky-watchers will have a front-row seat to a rare cosmic event, as three lunar phenomena come together and give rise to a 'Super Wolf Blood Moon' on Sunday night! So what is all of that?…

Lake Superior Estuarium Holds Open House

DULUTH, Minn.- There's much about Lake Superior and it's surrounding water that the public isn't aware of, according to the Lake Superior Reserve. On Friday, the National Estuarine Research Reserve had…

MnDOT Says Prepare for Dangerous Roads

DULUTH, Minn.- On top of not driving under the influence, the freezing temperatures on the way spell double trouble for drivers late tonight. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has had…