Mining & Environmental News

5th Graders Head Outside For Forestry Day

DULUTH, Minn. -- 5th graders got the chance to learn all about the outdoors for National Forestry Day. Students learned about tree identification, safe hiking practices, and more. Twelve schools were in attendance across…

BWCAW Wildfire Now 27 Acres, 25 Percent Contained

A wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is now 27 acres and 25 percent contained. The fire ignited Sept. 10 on an island in Wood Lake, which is about 14 miles northeast of Ely. Some recreational areas…

Lake Superior Reserve Launches First Buoy

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- An exciting new addition to the Lake Superior family made its way to the waters. At Wisconsin Point, Lake Superior Reserve deployed their first buoy into the water. The device is solar…

Lake Superior Harvest Festival Celebrates 30 Years

DULUTH, Minn. -- Bayfront Park was the place to be this weekend for the 30th annual Lake Superior Harvest Festival. The grounds were packed Saturday with people enjoying everything from live music to home-goods and…

Minnesota DNR Shares 2024 Fall Colors Season Outlook

MINNESOTA -- Cooler air is just around the corner and with that comes the beautiful fall colors in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR shares what to expect this season. Experts say fall colors typically peak in mid-to-late September through mid-October. This…

Billings Park Unveils New Woodstock Bay

SUPERIOR, Wis.-- A once polluted Woodstock Bay in the St. Louis River is now restored for swimming and outdoor recreation. The new bay features the only boat launch within the 44-00-acre Superior Municipal Forest. This 1.4-million-dollar project encourages visiting the…