Keeping the Hive Alive During Winter
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - When you think of honey, a cute plastic bottle shaped like a bear probably comes to mind. But do you ever stop to think about how much work it…
Mining & Environmental News
Second-Highest March Lake Superior Water Levels
DULUTH, Minn. - With more perpetration in the great lakes region over the last few months, Lake Superior, along with the other Great Lakes, are seeing higher than…
Providing Local Food in the Winter
WRENSHALL, Minn.- Summer in the Northland offers many farmers markets and weather conditions to eat locally sourced produce. One farm is dedicated to providing families in the Duluth area with fresh produce…
Minnesota Power Rate Increase Approaching
DULUTH, Minn. - A new natural gas power plant is coming to Superior. According to a statewide group, most Minnesota Power customers oppose the new plant because of its cost. But…
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Visits Duluth Boat Show
DULUTH, Minn. - An exhibit new to the Duluth area is now on display at the 52nd Annual Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel and RV Show. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's traveling conservation exhibit…
Traveling Exhibits Offer Glance at Formation of St. Louis County
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Historical Society is filled with stories of all the different cultures that have passed through and immigrated to the area. Now, historical society officials are…
Amnesty International Delegation Visits Duluth to Talk Mining Safety
DULUTH, Minn. - A delegation from Amnesty International was in Duluth Monday sharing their experiences from the 2014 Mount Polley Copper Mine disaster in British Columbia, Canada. The delegation also met…
Congressman Rick Nolan to Retire After Current Term
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Rick Nolan has announced he will be retiring at the end of his term. Rep. Nolan made the announcement through a letter to the press Friday morning. Nolan has represented Minnesota's 8th Congressional District since 2013.…
Public Meetings For PolyMet Permit to Mine Conclude In Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are hosting the final public meeting in Duluth surrounding the proposed PolyMet project. At stake are the permits needed for PolyMet's proposed copper-nickel mine near…
St. Louis River Alliance to Host Annual Water Gala
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis River Alliance is celebrating the hard work of the past year with the 3rd Annual Clean Water Gala. At the gala, there will be food,…
St. Scholastica Theatre Premieres "Eleemosynary"
DULUTH, Minn. - The College of St. Scholastica Theatre has started performances of its latest production. "Eleemosynary" by Lee Blessing is running through this weekend. Evening performances will be Feb. 8-10 at…
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Details Growth In 2017 State of the Company
EVELETH, Minn. - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is starting 2018 with a goal of bringing more jobs to the Iron Range and to continue expanding operations. That was the talk of Cliffs' 2017 State of the Company event in Eveleth.…
Fly Fishing Film Tour makes a stop in the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. - The Fly Fishing Film Tour made its way to Duluth on Sunday, hosted by the Arrowhead Fly Fishers and Gitchee Gumme Trout Unlimited organizations. The tour is…
Forest Service Downgrades Twin Metals Environmental Review
MINNEAPOLIS-The U.S. Forest Service is downgrading an environmental review for a proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The Forest Service says it will do an environmental assessment, rather than an environmental impact statement, on Twin Metals' proposed project. Supporters say…
Steel Workers Union Enters Into Agreement With Mesabi Metallics
NASHWAUK, Minn.-The United Steelworkers union has announced that they have entered into an agreement with Mesabi Metallics at the company’s Nashwauk taconite mining and processing site, which is still being built. The agreement will allow the USW to organize the…
