New Research Vessel Parked at Barker's Island
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- There’s a new boat on Barker’s Island in Superior, and for researchers there, the small vessel is a really big deal. The boat, which can hold ten people…
Mining & Environmental News
Lost Foresters Raise Funds for Orphans in Uganda
CLOQUET, Minn - Dozens of hearty Northlanders chose to spend their Labor Day morning by waking up early and making their way to Pine Valley Park in Cloquet for a tradition…
Ghostly, Translucent Lobster Hauled from Ocean Off Maine
CUMBERLAND, Maine (AP) - Main lobstermen Alex Todd has hauled in blue lobster and even some lobsters that were half blue or half orange. But he says those don't compare on the scale of weirdness to the translucent crustacean…
Extra Weather Balloon Launches in Minnesota to Help Track Hurricane Irma
CHANHASSEN, Minn. (KMSP) - The National Weather Service Twin Cities office in Chanhassen, Minnesota is adding additional daily weather balloon launches to help track Hurricane Irma. NWS Twin Cities usually launches two weather balloons per day, but they will be launching four per…
Mille Lacs Lake Walleye Season to Close Labor Day
MILLE LACS, Minn. - Labor Day marks the last day of the walleye season on Mille Lacs Lake. Anglers finishing for all other species from shore, dock, or pier may use live bait during daylight hours through Thursday, Nov. 30.…
Boat Tour Offers Fun, Educational Ride Along St. Louis River
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis River Alliance is once again heading out on the water to educate Northlanders about the estuary. There will be a boat tour on the Vista Star…
Fishing for Smiles at Legacy Lake
FINLAND, Minn. - Every summer thousands of people spend multiple hours launching their boat, baiting hooks and waiting for the 'big one.' However, many people are forced to give…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reduces Air Quality in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for southwest, western, and central Minnesota because of smoke from Canadian wildfires. The affected area includes Alexandria, Brainerd, Marshall, Ortonville, St. Cloud, and Worthington. The tribal…
Special Deer Hunt Permits Available for Cascade River, Judge C. R. Magney State Parks
DULUTH, Minn. - A special firearms deer hunt will be held at Cascade River and Judge C.R. Magney state parks from Nov. 4-19, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Hunters wishing to participate in one of the special…
Lake Superior Beach Advisories
DULUTH, Minn. - As of September 1, 2017, the Minnesota Department of Health has reported advisories for the following beaches. These advisories recommend no water contact due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria identified from samples collected and tested.…
New Invasive Insect Damaging Minnesota Crops
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new invasive insect has made its way to Minnesota and is causing damage to various vegetables and crops. according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The swede midge is…
Duluth Public Schools Host Open House
DULUTH, Minn. It's down to Labor Day weekend to get in those summer activities. The back to school buzz was in the air Wednesday, as several Duluth Public Schools held open houses.…
Chippewa Capital Gets Extension to Fund Nashwauk Mine
NASHWAUK, Minn.-Chippewa Capital Partners has received a 30-day extension to find financing to complete construction of a Nashwauk mining project. Today, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said that if Chippewa can’t secure…
Northlanders Continue Gathering Supplies for Flood Victims in Houston
DULUTH, Minn. - People in the Northland are getting geared up and ready to go, loading up an entire semi-truck of donations to help the flood victims in the Houston area. On…
