Mining & Environmental News

Hurricane Harvey Strengthens to Category 4

Hurricane Harvey, moving toward the Texas Gulf Coast, can be seen from the International Space Station. harvey strengthened to a Category 3 storm early Friday afternoon. It could hit land up to 3 feet of rain,…

Driven to Discover at the Minnesota State Fair

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - The Driven to Discover Research Facility was launched in 2014 to bring University research and researchers into closer contact with the Minnesota community. Nearly two million people…

MPCA Educates Fair-Goers on Environmentally-Focused Living

ST. PAUL, Minn. - This one-of-a-kind exhibit, Eco Experience, is presented by the Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Eco Experience hosts several different exhibits within itself including The Sustainability…

Tribute Fest Begins Tomorrow

DULUTH, Minn.-The 9th annual Tribute Fest kicks off tomorrow to help raise funds and awareness for homeless veterans. Events begin at 3 p.m. with cardboard boat races at Pier B. A…

Storm Damage Clean Up Planned in Hartley this Winter

DULUTH, Minn. - Over a year ago, a windstorm swept through Duluth and Hartley Park causing extensive tree damage in the area. Hartley Park officials say there are still potential hazards from downed trees in a remote 30-acre section in…

Owl Attacks 3-Year-Old Girl at Lake Bemidji State Park

BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) - Lake Bemidji State Park staff temporarily closed one of their park trails after an owl attacked a 3-year-old girl over the weekend. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the child received scratches on her head…

New Brighter Lights For Lakewalk

DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders who use the Lakewalk in Canal Park will soon see a brighter change. The city will replace the entire Lakewalk trail lighting with new and brighter L.E.D. light bulbs.…

Minnesota Regulators Propose Changes in Wild Rice Protection

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota regulators have released proposed rule changes meant to protect wild rice from sulfate pollution. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency outlined the proposal Monday. MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine says the agency believes the proposed…

NWS Confirms 7 Tornadoes in Wednesday Storms

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (KMSP) - The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes hit Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and evening, according to the NWS damage survey. A band of heavy rain moved north through Minnesota, dropping seven tornadoes along the way. Two EF-0…