2 Fall Through Ice on St. Mary's Lake
EVELETH, Minn. - Two males from Iron, Minnesota fell through the ice on St. Mary's Lake in Fayal Township, just south of Eveleth, late Monday morning, according to the St.…
Mining & Environmental News
Mining Ban Lifted on Gold and Silver in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill lifting Wisconsin's moratorium on gold and silver mining. Walker voted to impose the moratorium when he was in the state Assembly in 1998. He signed the Republican legislation Monday anyway. His spokesman,…
Minnesota, Fond du Lac Band Reach Agreement Related to 1854 Treaty
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton and Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairman Kevin Dupuis announced an agreement to manage the Band's fishing, hunting, and gathering rights in the areas of northern Minnesota established in an…
Survey Finds Medications Accumulating in Minnesota Lakes
WINONA, Minn. (AP) - Scientists have found that medications are making their way through Minnesota's wastewater systems and accumulating in lake bottoms. The Winona Daily News reports that University of Minnesota professor Bill Arnold says a survey of Lake Pepin,…
Cleveland-Cliffs Purchases Mining Property in Itasca County
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn.-Cleveland Cliffs has completed the acquisition of real estate in Itasca County from Glacier Park Iron Ore Properties. The acquisition includes a combination of undivided and whole fee interest land, along with mineral and surface leases, which are…
Active Adventures: Positive Energy Outdoors Winter Camp
DULUTH, Minn. - In this week's Active Adventures Steph Love with Positive Energy Outdoors stopped by FOX 21 Local News to chat about upcoming winter camps. Positive Energy Outdoors looks…
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,…
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…
