Mining & Environmental News

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…

Duluth Trails Closed From Excessive Rain

DULUTH, Minn. -- With the recent rainy weekend dumping 1-5" inches of rain across the Northland, its puddled up and left soggy and muddy trails, forcing them to close. According to…

Wisconsin DNR Secretary Leaving Agency

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is resigning to take a job with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Gov. Scott Walker said in a statement Tuesday, Cathy Stepp will become deputy administrator for…