Mining & Environmental News

Volunteers Cleanup the City On Earth Day

DULUTH, Minn. - On this Earth Day dozens of earth friendly Duluthians took in the spring day to pick up trash along some of the city's most treasured pieces of land. Earth Day is of course recognized every year to raise…

Seeking Understanding of Life Under Frozen Lakes

DULUTH, Minn. - Researchers from the University of Minnesota Duluth are making breakthroughs in how we understand our frozen lakes in winter. But sometimes there are more questions than answers.…

"Going Blue" at 8th Annual River Summit

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Here in the Northland, we depend on our lakes just to keep us alive. This week, a conference has those fresh waters in mind. It’s the eighth annual…

How Aquaculture Affects Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn.-  The bait industry plays a large role in Minnesota which is just one facet of aquaculture . The Minnesota Sea Grant at the University of Minnesota Duluth is discussing how…

Eagle Rescued After Accident With Vehicle

DULUTH, Minn. - A Minnesota eagle is lucky to be alive after getting hit by a car. Wildwoods Rehabilitation Center says the eagle was flying low for some road kill when it…

Northland Mines Expect Positive Impact from Tariffs

DULUTH, Minn.- President Trump's decision about steel and aluminum tariffs is bringing a lot of mixed reaction from the Northland. Mines in the Northland are expecting the steel and aluminum tariffs to have…