Opening Firearm Deer Season Numbers Down from 2015
Minnesota firearms hunters registered 68,958 deer during the first two days of firearms deer season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Mining & Environmental News
Environmental Groups Sue Minnesota Over Minntac Mine Discharges
Three environmental groups have sued the state of Minnesota, accusing it of letting North America's largest taconite mining operation pollute lakes and streams for decades.
Free Collection and Recycling of Holiday Lights
The Carlton County Transfer Station on Highway 210 is offering a collection and recycling of holiday lights for those who may have a pile of burned out lights or are looking to make the switch to energy-efficient LED lights.
Authorities Probe 2 Hunter Deaths in Minnesota
Hunter deaths have been reported in Morrison and Carlton counties.
Governor Mike Pence Making Final Push With Stop in Minnesota
First it was months, then days, and now hours before we will know the 45th President of the United States of America. But before all is said and done, candidates are getting the final word in at rallies.
EPA Proposes Expanded Use of New Herbicide
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed expanding the use of a new version of a popular weed killer on genetically modified crops.
Mille Lacs Lake Open for Winter Fishing Season
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced on Thursday, November 3, that the winter walleye regulation will allow anglers to keep one walleye between 19 and 21 inches or one longer than 28 inches.
PolyMet Submits Permit to Mine Application
On Thursday, November 3, 2016, PolyMet submitted a Permit to Mine application for its proposed NorthMet project near Hoyt Lakes.
Taxidermists Warn Of Warmer Weather
Taxidermists warn hunters to take extra care of deer during warm weekend.
Tiny Aquatic Creature Makes First Appearance in the Great Lakes
A tiny aquatic creature has made its first known appearance in the Great Lakes.
Nature Conservancy Buys Old-Growth Forest from Will Steger
The Nature Conservancy says it will keep 240 acres of rare old-growth forest in northeastern Minnesota protected under a purchase from polar explorer, Will Steger.
Duck Hunters Rescued from Leech Lake
Early on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, around 6:20 a.m., the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a capsized boat with two adult male duck hunters in the water southeast of Battle Point.
Remembering the Halloween Blizzard of 1991
FOX 21 meteorologist William Seay takes a look back at the big Halloween blizzard of '91.
Deer On The Move In Northland
Deer vs Vehicle accidents are all too common here in the North-land. Peak times for deer sightings are always as the sun rises and falls.
Top 10 Things to Know for Minnesota Deer Hunting Opener
Halloween excitement is quickly followed by hunting plans and blaze orange, as the Minnesota firearms deer hunting season kicks off on Saturday, November 5 a half an hour before sunrise.
