Public Comments on Barker's Island Plans
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The city of superior focused in on the future restoration of Barker's Island Beach during a public meeting. The city held the public meeting to share preliminary engineering concepts for…
Mining & Environmental News
Hartley Nature Center Expanding
DULUTH, Minn. - Some big changes are coming to the Hartley Nature Center building in Duluth. As visitors and students continue to come through the doors, the center is trying to keep…
Lake Superior Water Level Nears Record High
DULUTH, Minn. - Lake Superior water levels hit near record highs last year. This year, experts predict the lake levels could be just as high or higher. Lake Superior water…
Former Miners Create Book to Preserve Mining History
HOYT LAKES, Minn. - A three-year-long project is highlighting the hard work and legacy of a taconite plant that helped build a town. Former employees from Erie Mining Company are working together…
Former Miners Create Project to Preserve History of Erie Mining Company
DULUTH, Minn. - Former miners on the Iron Range are working together to ensure the legacy and history of the Erie Mining Company is never forgotten. A group of Erie Mining alum…
Growing Season Sprouts at Engwall's
DULUTH, Minn. - The Northland is still a little over two months away from the official start of spring, but when temperatures plummet as low as they have been, it’s hard not…
Hundreds Attend 9th Annual 'More Cowbell' Fundraiser
DULUTH, Minn.- The 9th annual More Cowbell fundraiser raises money for the Northern Lights Foundation, which helps support families who have children with life-threatening illnesses. On Thursday at More Cowbell, groups competed…
Governor Mark Dayton Visits the Iron Range
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton was on the Iron Range Wednesday. The Governor met with community leaders about issues important to Northern Minnesota. Increasing local government aid,…
Mine Supporters Sue to Void Dayton's Order Against Twin Metals
VIRGINIA, Minn. (AP) _ A pro-mining group is suing to overturn an order by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton that dealt a blow to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near Ely. Dayton last March directed the Department of Natural Resources…
MnDOT Urging Motorists to be Cautious Around Snow Plows
ST. PAUL, Minn. - With significant snow totals around the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use extra caution during plowing and snow removal operations. According to MnDOT, there have been 22 crashes so far this…
Great Lakes Iron Ore Shipping Up 11 Percent in 2017
 CLEVELAND-More than 60 million tons of iron ore were shipped on the Great Lakes in 2017, a 10.9 percent increase over 2016. It was the highest total recorded since 2012. The Lake Superior ports that go through the Soo Locks…
MPCA Proposes Denial of Minntac's Water Quality Permit
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.-The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has invited the public to make comments on a proposed denial of Minntac’s water quality permit at its Mountain Iron facility. A hearing is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at…
Senate Committee Vote on Bill Relaxing Air Pollution Rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A legislative committee is set to approve a Republican bill that would relax Wisconsin air pollution regulations. The bill would repeal any state air pollution rules that go beyond federal regulations by the end of 2018.…
Xcel Energy Plans Solar Garden in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. - Xcel Energy has announced plans to develop a third, one megawatt solar garden in Ashland. The garden will be part of Solar*Connect Community, Wisconsin largest community solar garden program. If enough customer interest is demonstrated, the garden…
Minnesota May See Smoky Skies Due To Western Wildfires
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota could see a repeat of smoky skies next summer as huge fires continue in the western United States. Daniel Dix is an air quality meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He tells Minnesota…
