Mining & Environmental News

Steelworkers Rally for Fair Raises

VIRGINIA, Minn.- Chants rang out filled with passion, and even anger. Members of the United Steel Workers union Local 1938 gathered in Virginia to protest what they feel is an insulting and unfair…

$75 Million to Clean Up St. Louis River

DULUTH,Minn.- Next year a $75 million cleanup project will begin at U.S. Steel's former Duluth site on the St. Louis river. The EPA and U.S. steel made that announcement today as they…

Glensheen Gardens Give for 12 Years

DULUTH, Minn.- Since 2006, the Glensheen Vegetable Gardens have donated over 2,000 pounds of produce a year to the Second Harvest Food Bank, helping make over 10,000 meals for those in need. And this September, everyone can see what the gardens…

DNR Rejects Petition for Fresh PolyMet Environmental Review

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Department of Natural Resources has rejected a clean water group's petition for an additional environmental review of the PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. WaterLegacy argued in its request last month that critical details of the plan…

Douglas County Officials and FEMA Meet and Discuss

Superior, WI- Massive flooding devastated parts of Northwestern Wisconsin back in June. As recovery from that damage continues, FEMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management experts met at the Douglas County Government Center to…

What Are You Going to Do With All That Poo?

DULUTH, Minn. - With the power of reasoning and a grant from the Northland Foundation, Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth could soon become more sustainable. Youth allies with the shelter…

Blue-Green Algae Blots Lake Superior

Duluth, Minn.- For years we've been warned to lookout for blue-green algae blooms in local lakes and rivers. But just a few days ago, it bloomed somewhere no one saw coming:…

Canoe, Kayak the St. Louis River This Weekend

DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders have until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9 to register for the 2018 St. Louis River Alliance Canoe and Kayak Tour and Picnic. The event is taking place on Saturday,…