Northlanders Take on Firefighter Challenge
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Iron Range community had the chance to train like firefighters on Saturday. It was the first ever Firefighter Challenge at the Mesabi Family YMCA. The free event had…
Mining & Environmental News
Bobcat Population Grows in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wildlife experts say the number of bobcats is growing in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the state Natural Resources Department officials gave the department's board a bobcat update Wednesday. Nathan Roberts is a furbearer research…
Enbridge Line 3 Opponents to Rally at Capitol Before Hearing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A series of 18 public hearings in nine cities on Enbridge Energy's proposal to replace its Line 3 oil pipeline has moved to the Twin Cities. At issue is whether the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission…
Trump Says Supplies Streaming into Storm-Tossed Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under pressure to do more for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump…
Major Improvements to Chester Creek About to Begin
DULUTH, Minn. -- Chester Creek in Duluth is about to get a facelift, thanks to a generous grant to the South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District. After suffering some…
Environmentalists Seek More Comment Time on PolyMet Permits
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Environmental groups are asking the Department of Natural Resources to give the public more time to comment on the draft dam safety permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. The latest request came Wednesday…
Voyageur National Park Hunting Reminder
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - Voyageurs National Park reminds visitors that hunting and trapping of any type or manner is prohibited on Federal lands and all waters within the boundary of the park. This includes the removal of animals that have…
Farmers Seeing An End To The Season
Hermantown, Minn. Local farmers are wrapping up their growing seasons. That also means that the local farmers markets are coming to an end. Monday the Hermantown farmers market ended their season. Local…
Crossbows Selling Like Hot Cakes
SUPERIOR, Wis.-The archery bow hunting season has begun in both Minnesota and Wisconsin and it's causing some local retailers to see an uptick in business. In particular, crossbows have been flying off…
Minnesota Wolf Population Appears to Rise 25 Percent
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Wildlife managers say Minnesota's wolf population appears to have grown by 25 percent. The Department of Natural Resources on Monday released its 2016-2017 population survey. It estimates that Minnesota had about 500 packs and 2,856 wolves at…
St. Louis River Alliance Highlights Fall Colors, Estuary Projects on Annual Train Ride
DULUTH, Minn. - Fall has officially started and the season changes are visible as many leaves are changing colors. The St. Louis River Alliance is taking advantage of this beauty…
Broken Dam and Island-Wide Blackout Stir Fear in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A failing dam prompted emergency evacuations of two towns in northwestern…
Annual Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. - Volunteers will be hitting the beach to participate in the largest Great Lakes cleanup day on Saturday. From Lake Superior to Lake Ontario Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will take to the shoreline to pick up litter and debris. Groups…
Seminar Advocates for Starry Skies, Less Light Pollution
DULUTH, Minn. -- Here in the city, when the sun goes down, the street lights come on. But at a seminar in Duluth, one local non-profit says the lights are just getting…
Island Returned to Grand Portage Band
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. - The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and The Nature Conservancy announced Tuesday that Susie Island on Lake Superior has been returned to the tribe. The…
