Workshop Focuses on Aquatic Invasive Species
DULUTH, Minn. -- With as many lakes and rivers as we have here in Minnesota, you can imagine how many invasive species are in our waterways. Professionals can only do so much,…
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Pilot Project Compares Home Deconstruction Vs. Demolition
DULUTH, Minn.- Houses that are no longer suitable to live in are typically demolished and taken to a landfill but one Minnesota project potentially has a more environmental solution. Multiple sites…
With Spring Comes Farmer's Market Season
DULUTH, Minn. - It's spring, and with that means the start of the farmer's market season. The Duluth Farmer's Market has been open since the May 5. People are able to come in…
Emails Show Collaboration Among EPA, Climate-Change Deniers
WASHINGTON (AP) - Newly released emails show senior Environmental Protection Agency officials collaborating with a conservative group that dismisses climate change to rally like-minded people for public hearings on science and global warming, counter negative news coverage and tout Administrator…
Great Lakes Aquarium unveils new exhibits
DULUTH, Minn. - Kids and families can now get up close and personal with some new critters at the Great Lakes Aquarium. Thursday, the aquarium unveiled the "Feel Connected"…
Honoring Maritime Day in the Twin Ports
DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly 85 years ago on Tuesday, May 22, United States Congress declared May 22 National Maritime Day. National Maritime Day is a tradition for many and a day recognizing America’s…
Volunteers Plant Milkweed in Hartley Park
DULUTH, Minn. - Volunteers spent Saturday planting milkweed at Hartley Nature Center in Duluth. The park got a grant to plant 196 milkweed plugs at several locations. Milkweed is one of the only…
Twin Ports Residents Peddle Forth on National Bike to Work Day
DULUTH, Minn. - You may have noticed a few extra bicyclists on the road during your commute across the Twin Ports Friday. It was all to celebrate National Bike to…
Electronics Recycling Event to Take Over Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn. - This weekend you have the chance to get rid of old electronics in a way that's healthy for the environment. Global Ewaste Solutions is hosting the 2nd Annual Electronic…
Chester Creek Restoration Almost Complete
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year thousands of people stroll through Chester Bowl along Duluth’s scenic Skyline Parkway, but six years ago, massive flooding made for a big mess in the park.…
Citizens Express Environmental Concerns at Husky Fire Listening Session
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A community listening session at Superior Middle School got heated as community members express environmental concerns in the aftermath of April's Husky Energy Refinery explosion and fire.…
Twin Ports Walleye Association Promotes Fishing & River Restoration Through Tournament
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Fishing Opener just took place this past weekend and thousands of fishermen and women took to the lakes to reel in a big one. A group of…
Congdon Students Continue Getting in Gear
DULUTH, Minn. - Back in 1997 students, staff and parent organizers took part in the first ever National Walk to School Day. In 2012, National Bike to School Day became a…
What Local Farmers Hope to Find on the New Farm Bill
CLOQUET, Minn.- As the 2018 Farm Bill works its way through Congress, Northland farmers are making sure their priorities are being heard. Members of the agriculture community joined political representatives at Fond Du…
Wolf Ridge ELC Unveils Renovated Margaret A. Cargill Lodge
FINLAND, Minn. - A vision of outdoor education and sustainability back in 1971 has become a huge success over the years in Lake County. Staff, students and visitors to this popular…
