Red Flag Warning Issued; Burning Discouraged
DULUTH, Minn. - The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for low humidity and gusty winds. This is in effect from 1 p.m. to 7…
Mining & Environmental News
Female and Dog Rescued from Fire on Burger Drive in Gary New Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - In the early morning hours of Friday morning, the Duluth Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 40 Burger Drive. When crews arrived on scene, they found…
Eroding Sea Wall Forces Relocation Of Vista Fleet
DULUTH, Minn. -- Crumbling sea walls have forced emergency repairs behind the DECC, and that includes a major shift in operations for the Vista Fleet. Years of erosion is now heavily affecting…
DNR K9's Sniff Out Invasive Species
DULUTH, Minn. - With Minnesota's Fishing Opener around the corner, plenty of boats will be on the water. The Department of Natural Resources wants to raise awareness about invasive species. Aquatic invasive…
41 Deaths on Wisconsin Roads Last Month
MADISON, Wis. - Forty-one people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes last month, according to preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). This data shows the same as April of last year. As of April 30, a total of…
100-Plus Pack Open House For Proposed Kwik Trip; Many Not Thrilled
PROCTOR, Minn. -- It was standing room only at the Proctor Black Woods Wednesday night where residents and business owners sounded off against a proposed Kwik Trip on Boundary Avenue and U.S.…
Battling Tick Bites with Essential Prevention
DULUTH, Minn. - According to a new report, tick-borne diseases are on the rise across much of the country. With that being said, it’s important to remain cautious, especially when pets…
Wild Turkey Population on the Rise in Northeastern Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Wild turkey populations are on the rise in northeastern Minnesota, and the birds are showing up in areas where they haven't normally been seen, according to a report from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Generally…
Wet Fields Causing Major Delays for Minnesota Farmers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Cool temperatures and wet fields have cost Minnesota farmers more delays in planting. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that only 1.7 days were suitable for fieldwork last week. That marked five straight weeks…
A Strong Spring Storm Delivers Snow and High Winds to the Northland
FLOODWOOD, Minn. - The Northland braced for bad weather today under multiple warnings and advisories. Rain pushed into the region Sunday night and turned into snow during the early morning hours on…
2 Kayakers Die After Capsizing on Lake Michigan
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (AP) - Two men have died after the kayaks they were in capsized in Lake Michigan near Wisconsin's Door County. Authorities say the incident happened around midday Friday about 100 yards form shore near the town of…
Storm Cleanup Continues In Biwabik
Biwabik, Minn. - People in Biwabik came together again today as residents continue to clean up after a thunderstorm last summer destroyed the town's cemetery. Even trees that were over 100 years old…
Enbridge Says it Has No Plans for a New Wisconsin Pipeline
WHITEWATER, Wis. (AP) - An oil pipeline company says it has no plans to add another pipeline through Wisconsin despite environmentalists' speculation. The Janesville Gazette reports that Enbridge Energy's Line 61 through Rock County is approved by the state to…
New AmeriCorps Program Needs Volunteers
DULUTH, Minn. - True North AmeriCorps and Ecolibrium3 are launching a brand new program in Duluth this summer, and they're looking for volunteers. Eight volunteers will make up the Big…
Cliffs Revenue Report is a Mixed Bag
DULUTH, Minn.-Cliffs Natural Resources released its first quarter results today which had a few surprises. Despite the increase from last year, the company operated with a net loss of $30 million over the last three months. Cliffs said in a…
