Update: One Dead in Lake Superior Water Emergency
DULUTH, Minn. – One person is dead and two others are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized into the frigid waters of Lake Superior at the end of Park Point during…
Mining & Environmental News
Just Be-Leaf in Yourself, Hike Through Fall Colors
CARLTON, Minn. -- Jay Cooke State Park is popping with color this time of year. This state park protects the lower reaches of the St. Louis River and is located…
Mechanic Shops Prepare for Winterization Boom
DULUTH, Minn.- It may be warm now, but winter will be here before you know it. Mechanics at shops like Automedics in Duluth told us people start coming in to winterize their vehicles when…
Duluth Council Packed for 5-Cent Charge Ordinance for Single-Use Bags
DULUTH, Minn.- A potential new ordinance in Duluth could mean that for every paper or plastic bag you use from a store, you're charged an extra five cents. The proposal is got its…
Council Reads Ordinance Charging 5 Cents Per Single-Use Bags
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluthians are one step closer to being charged five cents for every single-use plastic or paper carryout bag used while shopping. The ordinance gets its first read at City Council Monday…
Court Suspends Two Polymet Permits
On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Court of Appeals suspended Polymet’s permit to mine and dam safety permits for its proposed $1 billion copper-nickel mine near Babbitt. The permits will be discussed at an Oct. 23 hearing. That’s when the "DNR…
Complaint: Man High on Meth Kills Passenger While Driving Through Kettle River
DULUTH, Minn.- A Willow River man is facing two counts of vehicular homicide after driving through a river while on meth, killing one of his passengers, according to the complaint. Two formal charges of…
Thousands of Bird Watchers Flock to Witness Fall Migration at Hawk Ridge
DULUTH, Minn. - As of September 1, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth is celebrating its 48th season of documenting the great fall migration. This natural phenomenon is attracting hundreds, if…
Getting Eclectic about Electric Vehicles at Duluth's First Show and Tell Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth's first ever Electric Vehicle Show and Tell was held at the electric car charging lot near Endion Station. The event showcased a range of electric vehicles, including Teslas, Chevy Volts,…
Park Point Community Plays Ball Together
DULUTH, Minn.- Members of the Park Point community got outside for the last few days of the Summer before Fall moves in. Folks of all ages gathered at the Lafayette Community Center to…
Celebrating Sustainable Farming at UMD Farm Fest
DULUTH, Minn.- Students, local food vendors, and community members turned out for UMD Land Lab's 7th Annual Farm Fest Saturday. Families were invited to come hear live local music and shop freshly picked…
Fun with Farm Life at Mr. Ed's Farm
HIBBING, Minn.- A real life Old McDonald showed his farm off to the public Saturday, and with a moo moo here and a cluck cluck there, Old Farm Day provided great entertainment for…
26th Annual Harvest Festival Takes Over Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn.- The Lake Superior Harvest Festival took over Bayfront Festival Park Saturday. Farmers and more than 30 local craftspeople and artists showed off their items. They also attended a renewable energy fair to…
26th Annual Harvest Festival Bringing Together Local Farmers, Consumers
DULUTH, Minn. - For 26 years the Lake Superior Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association has hosted the annual Harvest Festival. This year's event is taking place on Saturday, September 7 at Bayfront…
Big Changes on Horizon for Soo Locks
DULUTH, MN - "The impact of the Soo Locks is felt nationwide," Congressman, Pete Stauber says. That statement was the theme of today's press conference where future improvement plans for the locks were announced. It's…
