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…
Mining & Environmental News
Charter Season Feeling Cramps With Seawall Reconstruction Delay
DULUTH, Minn. - 12-hour work days, six days a week: That’s the new pace underway for the $6 million seawall reconstruction project in Duluth’s Minnesota Slip that the city says is scheduled…
Clean-Up Effort, Questions Continue After Husky Explosion, Fire; Gov. Walker To Return
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The city of Superior is continuing to stay in the conversation among other local and state agencies as Husky Energy works through the clean-up effort after the historic…
City: Irvin Can Fit Through Slip Bridge; Seawall Construction Timeline Released
DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth has released new details to FOX 21's Dan Hanger involving an updated construction timeline on the delayed seawall project in Canal Park, and also when…
Halted Duluth Seawall Project OK'd After Historic Preservation Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's multi-million dollar seawall reconstruction project has been given the green light to start work up again after questions were raised about the historical significance of…
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…
Zoo Hosts "Party for the Planet" Ahead of Earth Day
DULUTH, Minn. - Tonight it's going to be a big party at the Lake Superior Zoo and everyone is invited! The Party for the Planet celebrates Earth Day and gives…
Construction Halted On Already Delayed MN Slip Seawall; Irvin, Vista Affected
DULUTH, Minn. - FOX 21 has learned the William A. Irvin and Vista Fleet – two of Duluth’s top tourist attractions – might not be fully open for business as the upcoming…
Giant Waves Crash on Canal Park Shore During Winter Storm
DULUTH, Minn. - The winter storm has made an impressive scene in Canal Park once again. "We've seen some crazy storms out here but this is crazy," said Alyssa Miketin while…
U of M Researchers Share Findings with Community at Spark Event
DULUTH, Minn. - The university of Minnesota held another one of its "Sparks" events on Tuesday. Researchers from the university presented some of their studies to alumni and other members of the community.…
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.…
UMD Students Win Second Place in Clean Snowmobile Design Challenge
DULUTH, Minn. - UMD students recently got second place out of fifteen teams in a clean snowmobile design challenge. They showed off their prize-winning sled today and a diesel-powered snowmobile made by…
"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…
