First Repeating Snowstorms, Now Potholes
DULUTH, Minn.-Â Old Man Winter has not been kind to Duluth's streets this season. While Duluth Public Works crews have been busy battling snow, potholes have invaded roads. The peaceful rumble of a car…
Mining & Environmental News
Artist Makes Unique Drawings for World Wildlife Day at Zoo
DULUTH, Minn.- Sunday was World Wildlife Day, and while Lake Superior Zoo doesn't normally have elephants, giraffes, and gorillas, they got to have them all, through the unique drawings of…
An "Otter" Kind of Birthday at Great Lakes Aquarium
DULUTH, Minn.- The Great Lakes Aquarium is celebrating two birthday today. Otter sisters Agate and Ore turned 6 today. Guests celebrated by making them a cardboard house to play in,…
Protecting the Birkie with Birkie Security Team
HAYWARD, Wis.- Behind the scenes, the Birkie Security Team of about 25 volunteers say they're Sawyer County law enforcement's eyes and ears for the huge event. They tell…
American Birkebeiner Skates Into 45th Year
HAYWARD, Wis.- "It's the Birkie, man!" The gun fires, and in one fluid motion the surge of skiers and skaters pushes off in Cable. "The day will go on to be…
One-On-One: Senator Rarick Talks Broadband, Infrastructure & Recreational Marijuana
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota’s newest state Senator, Jason Rarick, has now been on the job for a little over one week since being sworn into office Wednesday, February 6. “It was a…
One-On-One: Gov. Walz Talks Legalizing Marijuana, Mining & Infrastructure
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Nearly two months after being sworn into office, Minnesota’s 41st Governor, Tim Walz, is not holding back when it comes to environmental issues, recreational marijuana and infrastructure. "I'm…
BNSF Investigates 40-Car Train Derailment Near Cloquet
DULUTH, Minn.- BNSF Railway is investigating to find out what caused dozens of train cars to overturn near Cloquet. The Railway released a statement Sunday night which reads in part:…
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…
Great Outdoors: Ice Fishing on Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn.- As Lake Superior hardens with ice, you can bet Anglers are there to drill their holes and drop their lines. But these brave Northlanders have to get…
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…
City of Duluth Informs Residents on Upcoming Dredging
DULUTH, Minn.- The city of Duluth hosted a public information meeting on park point, to go over the upcoming harbor dredging, taking place this summer. Over 100,000 cubic yards…
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…
