Power Companies Prepared for Blizzard
DULUTH, Minn. - SUPERIOR, Wisc. - For the past week we've known that this storm is coming. The storm is bringing a lot of snow and wind and these are two things that power…
Mining & Environmental News
Poinsettias Make Their Yearly Appearance
DULUTH, Minn.--Poinsettias are popping up all over. In fact, it's estimated that during the six week, peak season for the plant, 35 million of them are sold. Shelly Tomlin of Engwall Flowers says the poinsettias…
Legacy Fund Grants Nearly $1.5 million to Duluth Waabizheshikana, Martin Trail
DULUTH, Minn. - The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission has granted $11.4 million dollars to enhance 14 Minnesota parks and tails. This comes through the commissions Legacy Fund, which granted nearly one and…
St. Louis County Unveils New Snow Plows
PIKE LAKE, Minn.-- When the snow falls, St. Louis County has up to 120 trucks out clearing the streets. To ensure their trucks are in good shape, the county replaces about 10% of its…
Broken Ice Chunk Traps 200 Anglers On Northern Minn. Lake; All Rescued
(FOX 21) - An estimated 200 anglers became stuck on a broken chunk of ice Monday, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office. …
Jay Cook State Park, Minnesota State Parks Open For Free Black Friday
CARLTON, Minn. - Jay Cooke State Park was one of Minnesota’s 75 state parks that opened for free on Black Friday, which is just one of four free days the state offers.
Jansson Tree Farm Full Of Swedish Christmas Flair
CARLTON, Minn. -- The Christmas season has begun with the opening of the Jansson Tree Farm. FOX 21’s Pat Brink gives you a tour of the farm that has a Swedish Christmas flair.
Native-Owned Farm In Sawyer Celebrates Arrival Of Buffalo
SAWYER, Minn. – A native-owned farm in Sawyer celebrated the arrival of a dozen buffalo to its land on Friday. Native Wise farm sits on 380 acres. Community members gathered with a welcoming song for…
Duluth's Natural Surface Trails Closed During Annual Freeze, Thaw Cycle
DULUTH, Minn. -- It's that time of the year when the nights reach below freezing temperatures, and daytime stays above. Due to this annual freeze-thaw cycle, Duluth's natural trails are closed until further notice. The mix of below and above…
UMD Students Host Pumpkin Compost Drive
DULUTH, Minn.--Not sure what to do with your Jack-O-Lantern after Halloween? Well instead of letting it turn to mush, you can add it to a compost pile. UMD students researching Sustainable Food Systems are…
Duluth Awarded Minnesota Land Trust 'Partner of the Year'
DULUTH, Minn. - A special honor for Duluth today as the Minnesota Land Trust awarded the city their Partner of the Year for its effort in recognizing the potential of outdoor…
Portion of Cross City Trail Remains Closed as Cleanup Continues
DULUTH, Minn. - It will be at least another eight months until a portion of Duluth's Cross City Trail is back open. The City of Duluth and the Environmental Protection Agency recently…
City: Reconfigured Parks Fund Referendum Critical, Equals $94 Annually For $200K Home
DULUTH, Minn. – The November 8th election is just around the corner, and Duluth residents will be voting on whether to approve a new Parks Fund levy that would replace the current levy that…
Minnesota DNR Hosts Climate Conversation with Local Farmers, Food Leaders, and Community Members
DULUTH, MN - In recent years, local farmers have been experiencing changing seasonal patterns which are causing concern and forcing them to adjust and adapt some of their farming techniques. In partnership with…
Hartley Nature Center Celebrates Expansion and Park Improvements
DULUTH, Minn. - "The magic of Hartley Park is getting kids and people outside and connected to the natural world," Hartley Nature Center Executive Director, Tom O'Rourke said. Hartley Nature Center held a ribbon cutting…
