U.S. Senator Baldwin Visits Superior
Senator Baldwin spoke about her proposed Waterfront Community Revitalization and Resiliency Act.
Mining & Environmental News
MN DNR Warns Chippewa Against Treaty Rights Test
The Dayton administration has warned a group of Chippewa Indians who plan to harvest wild rice without state licenses later this month that they risk prosecution and seizure of their rice and equipment.
Mississippi River Mussels Making Comeback in Twin Cities
A variety of native mussel species once wiped out by pollution are making a comeback on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Photographer Displays Popular Maritime Features
A local photographer offers an up-close glimpse at some popular maritime features in the Twin Ports.
Dayton to Lawmakers: Decide Soon on Aid to Mille Lacs Lake
Gov. Mark Dayton says lawmakers need to decide whether they'll hold a special session to aid Mille Lacs Lake area businesses.
Historic Brick Roads Restored in Bayfield
Smiles filled the City of Bayfield Wednesday as a major restoration project on the streets has comes full circle.
Deer Herd Impacting Forest Health in Bayfield County
The current deer population is reportedly affecting forest health in Bayfield County.
Apostle Islands Consider Recreation Fee Increases
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore will hold two town hall meetings in August to discuss proposed recreation fee increases to be implemented in 2016.
Calumet Decides to Go in Different Direction
A major Calumet project is no longer in the works.
Duluth City Council Grants Spirit Mountain $300,000
Thanks to a 7-1 vote by the Duluth City Council, Spirit Mountain will now be able to meet its payroll.
Court Refuses Request to Review Enbridge Hearing Decision
A state appeals court has refused to order a judicial review of a state Department of Natural Resources' decision to issue Enbridge Energy an air pollution permit.
Appeals Court Upholds New Water Quality Rules
An appeals court has upheld new water quality standards which are aimed at controlling algae in Minnesota's rivers and streams.
Minnesota's Wolf Population Shows No Significant Change
Results from the latest wolf population survey show no significant change in Minnesota’s wolf population during the past three winters, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
Kayakers Race on Lake Superior
"On a foggy day like this I'll just try to stay with the group so we don't get lost at sea," said John Thompson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Minnesota takes slow route on hemp, frustrating some farmers
Farmers anxious to grow hemp as part of a newly authorized Minnesota pilot project are expressing frustration after being told by state regulators that chance won't come soon.
