$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…
Mining & Environmental News
Learn How to Spot Invasive Species on the St. Louis River-editing
DULUTH, Minn.- Thanks to a free class St. Louis River enthusiasts are learning how to spot invasive species. The Aquatic Invasive Sentry Training Program prepares fishermen and paddlers how to know what…
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:…
UMD Political Science Professor Weighs in on Tuesday's Primary Election
DULUTH, Minn. - On Tuesday, August 14, residents in Minnesota and Wisconsin have the chance to make their voice heard during the 2018 Primary Election. Tuesday morning, Cindy Rugeley, UMD Associate…
Wildfire Smoke Causes Air Quality Alert Across Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - State pollution officials are advising Minnesotans to limit outdoor physical activity over the weekend due to smoke from fires in western Canada. The Star Tribune reports the Minnesota…
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,…
Buzzing for Bees This Weekend in Carlton
CARLTON, Minn. - The inaugural Honey Bee Folk Festival begins Friday, August 3 and will run through Saturday, August 4 with fun for the whole family. On Friday, the honey…
Duluth Elks, Volunteers Teaching Kids to Fish
DULUTH, Minn. - Happening Saturday, July 28, more than 50 children from across the Northland will take part in a fun-filled day of events at Boulder Lake near Duluth. The Duluth…
Cleveland-Cliffs’ Nashwauk Land Acquisition Upheld in Court Ruling
DULUTH, Minn. - Cleveland Cliffs announced Monday that the United State Bankruptcy Court reaffirmed the 2017 Cliffs acquisition of the land in Nashwauk. The ruling resolved the land dispute between Cliffs and Glacier Park Iron Ore Properties LLC ruling in…
Group Seeks Another Environmental Review for PolyMet Mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A clean water group has petitioned state and federal regulators for another environmental review for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The project has already undergone an extensive environmental review, and PolyMet is…
MPCA Awaits Its Turn To Clean Up Minnesota Slip
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Slip seawall reconstruction project continues. We spoke with officials at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency who say the project is a long time coming, practically for over 20 years.…
