Mining & Environmental News

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…

Unseasonal weather may lead to dry soil conditions

MINNESOTA -- The unseasonal weather of the last year could bring both positive and negative impacts onto farmers this upcoming growing season. In a typical year, Minnesota sees lighter, fluffier snow from…

Important Tips for Braving Dangerous Temperatures

DULUTH, Minn.-- The winter season is feeling a bit more seasonal this year, because some freezing cold temperatures are on the horizon. The Northland is bracing for a cold stretch, lasting through next Wednesday.…