St. Louis River Alliance to Host Annual Open House
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis River Alliance is pleased to be putting on their "Seasons of the St. Louis River" photo contest celebration and open house Tuesday,…
Mining & Environmental News
One Northlander is Helping Wildfire Responders
DULUTH, Minn.- One Northlander with the American Red Cross packed up to lend a hand in with the growing wildfires in Southern California. Tony Guerra said helping this time of year means…
Wildfires Continue to Ravage Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire erupted in Los Angeles’ exclusive Bel-Air section Wednesday as yet another part of Southern California found itself under siege from an outbreak of…
New Northern Pike Fishing Regulations Coming in Spring 2018
MINNESOTA - Anglers and spearers going after northern pike this winter can prepare for new regulations that will be in effect for the spring fishing opener on Minnesota's inland waters. The new regulations on inland…
Hartley Nature Center Reports on Solar Energy Storage Project
DULUTH, Minn. -- Hartley Nature Center is powered for the future! Last August, the Nature Center installed a battery to store energy from its solar panels. Now more than a year after…
Where Protected Lands Stand After National Monument Review
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Donald Trump earlier this year ordered U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to conduct…
Shovels and Salt Flew Off The Shelves
LAKESIDE, Minn -Hardware stores are welcoming a winter storm of any kind to get that register making' noise. The crew over at Hanks Hardware in the Lakeside neighborhood tell us they've seen an…
Difficult Driving Conditions Expected Late this Afternoon, Evening
DULUTH, Minn. - A large weather system is moving into northern Minnesota that is expected to create difficult driving conditions in the region. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is advising motorists to watch the weather carefully as road conditions often…
DNR: Early Ice is Not Safe, Wear Life Jackets on Cold Water
MINNESOTA - With daytime temperatures still reaching above freezing, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to stay clear of early ice and use extreme caution when venturing on dangerously cold waters. Some locations in northern and…
Hunters Harvest Over 195,000 Deer in Wisconsin 9-Day Gun Season
MADISON, Wis. - Preliminary registration numbers are in for Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, there was a slight increase in the statewide buck harvest, with 98,364 - the northern counties showing the…
Job Market Booming on Iron Range
VIRGINIA, Minn.-Unemployment rates on the Iron Range have reached their lowest level since the millennium, reaching four percent in September. This comes on the heels of the mining industry gaining…
Locals Returning Home Thanks to New Job Opportunities
VIRGINIA, Minn.- The employment opportunities on the Iron Range, are allowing more Northlanders to stay where their roots are. "Everybody is employed, it's a great thing…
Mining Could Become Easier To Do in Minnesota After House Passes Mining Focused Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Earlier today, an act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, which would make it easier to mine in Minnesota. "Mining has been a way of life for Minnesotans since the 1800s and is a crucial part of…
Walker to Sign Bill Legalizing Hemp Farming in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin farmers will be allowed to grow industrial hemp under a bill Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign into law. The bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Jesse Kremer, tweeted Thursday that signing the bill will make Wisconsin…
Goodwill Makes Environmentally Friendly Change
DULUTH, Minn.- Goodwill is going green now using more environmentally friendly shopping bags. The organization will no longer purchase plastic bags, joining the Bag It Duluth campaign. Shoppers are encouraged; to…
