Mining & Environmental News

Wisconsin Trees May Have Less Vibrant Fall Colors This Year

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - With the first day of autumn right around the corner, experts predict recent weather conditions in Wisconsin could mean fall colors will be less vibrant. Colleen Matula is a forestry specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural…

Archery Hunting Season Starts Off Strong

DULUTH, Minn. - The archery deer season kicked off last weekend and after talking to one local expert, it’s looking like it will be a good season for local hunters.…

New Lock Proposed at Soo Straights

DULUTH, Minn. - The Soo Locks at Sault Ste Marie, Michigan connect the Duluth and Superior shipping industry with the rest of the world, but the aging locks haven't been updated in…

Voyageurs National Park Announces Fall Hours

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - Voyageurs National Park visitor centers will begin fall operations beginning Sunday, Oct. 1, the park announced Monday. The Kabetogama Lake and Ash River Visitor Centers will be closed for the season starting Oct. 1 and will…

New Highway 53 Bridge Dedicated

VIRGINIA, Minn. - The new Highway 53 bridge is almost complete. It's the tallest bridge in Minnesota. Soon it will be open to traffic. Iron rangers and state officials dedicated the new…

UMD Working on Being More Environmental Friendly

DULUTH, Minn.-Environmental sustainability has been sweeping across the nation. Today, UMD and four other University of Minnesota campuses, began exploring how they can be more environmentally friendly at its Sustainability Education Summit.…

Enbridge Protestors Arrested In Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. Protestors hoping to keep Enbridge workers from getting into their construction site on the line 3 replacement project Thursday morning are now in trouble with the law. In a dramatic…