Mining & Environmental News

Study Shows How Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A study has shed light on how chronic wasting disease is spreading through Wisconsin. Wisconsin Public Radio reports a student from the U.S. Geological Survey studied chronic wasting disease data from 2002 to 2014 and developed…

Port Has Now Been Blessed For The Year

Duluth, Minn. As of today the port has been blessed. Each year the Twin Ports ministry to seafarers hosts the ceremony of blessing for all in the maritime industry in the Twin…

Trump Orders Probe into Whether Steel Imports Harm US

WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Donald Trump is directing the administration to investigate whether steel imports are jeopardizing U.S. national security. In the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump signed a memo ordering the investigation while surrounded by executives from U.S. steelmakers.…

Downtown Duluth Shines Bright Once Again

DULUTH, Minn. - Downtown Duluth is shining bright once again, after residents and city workers pitched in for a little spring cleaning. The Greater Downtown Council had to postpone the annual event…

Lake Levels Are On A Rapid Rise

DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes water levels have been rapidly rising within the past two weeks. There has been a large amount of water added to each of the lakes due to early snow…

Mining Industry Report Indicates High Wages for Jobs

DULUTH, Minn.-A recent study about the mining industry's impact on the Northland has revealed some startling statistics. According to a report from the Praxis Strategy Group, mining supports about 5,100 jobs in the…

19 Minnesota Dairy Farms Affected by US-Canada Trade Dispute

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - A U.S.-Canada trade dispute has spread to Minnesota, where officials say 19 dairy farms are affected. Lucas Sjostrom, executive director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, said Wednesday that 19 Minnesota producers are among the 70 to…