Large Black Bear Feasts on Hermantown Garbage Cans
HERMANTOWN, Minn - As it gets colder outside chances are getting higher that you might encounter a certain kind of creature in your neighborhood. There's one that's become a…
Mining & Environmental News
Cleveland-Cliffs, Steelworkers Reach Contract Agreement
HIBBING, Minn. (AP) - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and the United Steelworkers have reached a tentative agreement on a new, four-year contract. The Cleveland-based company and the union announced the deal Sunday. The proposed contract takes effect Monday and covers about 1,800…
UMD Students Learn About Climate Change Impacts on the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD students took a field trip to learn how climate change could be impacting the Northland. Students learned about sustainable farming practices on the UMD Land Lab farm,…
Winter Flurries Make Hardware Stores Hurry to Stock Winter Supplies
DULUTH, Minn.-As Lord Stark from Game of Thrones warned, "winter is coming" to the Northland. So snowplows, salt, and shovels are now headed to store shelves, waiting for their big…
Komatsu Mining to Build new Headquarters in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Komatsu Mining Corp. says it plans to build a new headquarters and manufacturing campus in Milwaukee, a project that will bring about 440 jobs to Wisconsin's largest city. The state's economic development agency has pledged to make…
Explore Autumn Adventures in Cook County
Cook County, Minn. - Fall colors are slowly starting to appear further to the North, and with that comes many autumn adventures to take part in. Linda Jurek with Visit Cook…
Powerful Winds Rile Lake Superior Up
DULUTH, Minn.- Lake Superior showed off for the second day in a row. Strong winds whipped up waves that crashed along the lakewalk. The windy day with gusts…
Mission Creek Updates from MnDOT
DULUTH, Minn.- 387. That was the magic number from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to the community. They say it will take 387 days to finish burial recovery at the grave…
All Aboard the Fall Colors Train Starting this Friday
DULUTH, Minn. - Starting Friday, September 21, folks will be able to hop aboard the North Shore Scenic Railroad's Fall Color Tours. Executive Director of the North Shore Scenic Railroad, Ken…
Fall into Autumn Adventures with The Duluth Experience
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth region offers seasonal attractions for thousands of visitors every year. Combine the amount of entertainment and adventure with beautiful fall colors and there's certainly something for…
Cleveland Cliffs Provides Update on Projects
FORBES, Minn.- In the midst of a legal battle with Mesabi Metallics, and days after suing the DNR, Cleveland Cliffs Chairman, President and CEO Lourenco Goncalves passionately talked of the company's future…
Making Fun Fall Memories with Simek's Family Farm
DULUTH, Minn. - It's a sure sign fall is right around the corner. Family owned and operated Simek's Farm is opening Saturday, September 15! Co-owner Andrea Simek says the farm is a…
Coastal Cleanup Kicks Off
SUPERIOR, Wis.- On Barker's Island Mayor Jim Paine and Duluth Mayor Emily Larson kicked off what's being called the "Twin Ports Coastal Cleanup." It's part of a larger, month-long…
Dayton Discusses Development of Mesabi Metallics Site
NASHWAUK, Minn.- Nashwauk City Hall, abuzz with anticipation as Governor Mark Dayton updated local officials about the Mesabi Metallics proposed iron ore pellet mine. In a meeting closed to press,…
Red Cross Needs More Volunteers for Hurricane Florence
DULUTH, Minn.- The Northland chapter of the Red Cross is on standby ready to respond as Hurricane Florence gets closer to the Carolinas. While the immediate concern is Hurricane Florence,…
