Preparedness is Key for Surviving Severe Storms While Camping
CLOQUET, Minn. -- It’s been an active summer for thunderstorms, and last night’s severe weather was no exception. At the camp sites at Jay Cooke State Park, most of the…
Mining & Environmental News
Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Washburn County
WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. - A dead raven has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Washburn County, according to the Washburn County Health Department. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, which acquire…
LCP Works to Restore Power in Grand Rapids, Kettle River Areas
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Thursday morning's fast moving thunderstorms affected electric service for more than 1,200 Lake Country Power members. As of 9 a.m. Thursday, crews repaired service to more than 570 members. Those affected were primarily in the Grand…
Mesabi Metallics Laying Off Half Their Staff
NASHWAUK, Minn. - Mesabi Metallics has announced it is reducing its workforce in half at its newly acquired facility in Nashwauk from 50 to 25 workers. Recently the company was bought up by Chippewa Capital Partners during bankruptcy proceedings. The…
DNR: Mille Lacs Walleye Fishing Closed from July 7-28
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers that walleye fishing will be closed on Mille Lacs Lake for 20 days. According to the DNR, walleye fishing will be closed from July 7-27. Fishing fall…
Dayton Announces 10 Meetings to Discuss Water Quality in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton announced locations Wednesday, for a series of Water Quality Town Hall meetings beginning in late July. Ten town halls will offer Minnesotans an opportunity to discuss water quality challenges facing their communities and…
Nolan Bill Would Force Completion of PolyMet Mine Land Swap
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - U.S. Representative Rick Nolan has introduced a bill to force completion of a land swap needed for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. PolyMet is welcoming the move, saying the transaction hasn't been moving forward…
Doctors Say Wearing Sunscreen Could Have an Impact on Health Later in Life
DULUTH, Minn. -- July is just around the corner, and it’s only going to get warmer as the summer months continue. Doctors say that you should always take precautions when you know…
Special Report: Setting Sail with Superior Pursuits
DULUTH, Minn. - Every year thousands of people, whether local or visiting, love to fish in the Northland. However, adventure seekers are now taking to the big lake more than…
DNR Out in Full Force Against Drinking and Boating
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and law enforcement officials will be out in full force during Operation Dry Ride this weekend, to prevent boaters from drinking and boating June 30 through July 2. The state’s 2017…
Sinkhole Swallows Up Car in Downtown St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A man who scored what he thought was a prime parking spot in downtown St. Louis said he returned form a Thursday morning trip to the…
1 Person Injured in Wisconsin Tornado
ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) - A National Weather Service crew is surveying damage from a tornado in northwestern Wisconsin that injured one person when a barn collapsed and damaged several dozen homes and outbuildings. Weather service meteorologist Michelle Margraf says…
Environmentalists Criticize Changes to PolyMet Mine Design
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An environmental group says the design for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has changed in significant ways that require regulators to take a fresh look. WaterLegacy cities changes in the mine's tailings basin and…
Mille Lacs Named Best Bass Fishing Lake in the Country by Bassmaster Magazine
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Bassmaster Magazine has released its top 12 Best Bass Lakes of 2017 and has named Mille Lacs number one thanks to its abundance of smallmouth bass. The magazine states it was selected for its hearty bass,…
Wisconsin DNR Updating Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan
ASHLAND, Wisc. -The Wisconsin DNR is working to update its management of fisheries on Lake Superior. The current plan hasn't been updated since 1988, so the Department of Natural Resources is reaching…
