Coast Guard Trains For Ice Rescues, Warns Anglers To Stay Away From Marine Traffic
DULUTH, Minn. -- As many anglers are excited to get out onto the ice now that the cold air has moved in. But the U.S. Coast Guard in Duluth is getting ready for ice…
Mining & Environmental News
Solar Power Projects in Works at Duluth Public Schools
Duluth Minn -- Duluth Public Schools are finalizing plans for two new solar projects on district property. One project will be installed near Lincoln Park Middle School. The other at the…
Lake Superior Zoo Employee Rescues 2 Owls in One Day
DULUTH, Minn.-- You've heard stories of people rescuing stray animals like dogs or cats, but how about two owls in one day! Lake Superior Zoo Employee Annabell Whelan played a big role in saving both…
Lake Superior Zoo Worker Spots Owl Stuck In Car's Grill At Bentleyville
DULUTH, Minn. -- What was supposed to be a stroll through Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Bayfront Festival Park Monday evening turned into quite the rescue of an owl. Annabell Whelan, guest experience manager at…
Ideal Temps Bring Ice Fishing Back to the Bay
DULUTH, Minn. - During the summer, the "lake side" of Park Point attracts thousands to its beaches; but during the winter months, the "bay side" is the place to be. While the temperature…
Person Finds 5 Puppies In Bin; Duluth's Animal Allies Responds
DULUTH, Minn. -- A litter of five puppies was found in a bin on the side of the road Tuesday evening near Animal Allies in Duluth, and the shelter is asking for help in what…
Trump Vows To Block Japanese Steelmaker From Buying US Steel
President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp., and he’s pledging to use tax incentives and tariffs to strengthen the iconic American steelmaker. Trump said during the campaign…
Silver Lake Walking Trail Project Completed in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. -- A $1.3 million dollar project is now complete for the City of Virginia. The Silver Lake Walking Trail initially started in 2019. The bridge was a multiple phase project all to…
Minnesota DNR To Launch New EagleCam
MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota DNR is introducing a new eagle camera, that will go live for the first time this Thursday. The new camera will feature a new breeding pair of eagles. The original camera will be in the area…
Brad Is Back! Sheep Safely Captured After Weeks-Long Getaway
A multi-county, multi-week search for Brad, the daring sheep on the run from city to city, came to a safe end Tuesday with one story to tell. Midway Township…
Wildcat Sanctuary Expands Both Acres and Residents
SANDSTONE, Minn.-- Lately, there's a lot to be excited about at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. The Wildcat Sanctuary recently expanded from 80 acres to 200 acres, when they were able to buy 120 acres…
Superior Grain Elevator Explodes On Connor's Point; No Injuries Reported
SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Superior Fire Department is investigating an explosion at a plant on Connor’s Point in Superior Monday night. Doorbell video from a home on Duluth's Park Point captured multiple bursts of flames…
Decades-Old Barko Hydraulics Shutting Down In Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. – FOX 21 learned Monday that a decades-long manufacturing facility in Superior is shutting down. Barko Hydraulics is located on Banks Avenue. Employees found out Monday morning by mail that they are to…
Braaad The Sheep: Minneapolis' FOX 9 Covers Duluth-Area Sheep On The Run
DULUTH, Minn. -- Our friends at FOX 9 in Minneapolis had some fun today talking about Brad, the missing sheep, that's been on the run for at least two weeks now -- from Two Harbors to Proctor. Click the video…
WI Agency Issues First Round Of Permits For Enbridge Line 5 Reroute Around Reservation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Enbridge's contentious plan to reroute an aging pipeline around a northern Wisconsin tribal reservation moved closer to reality Thursday after the company won its first permits from state regulators. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials announced…
