First Frost Blankets Local Golf Courses
DULUTH, Minn. - Greens around the Northland turned white Tuesday morning as much of the Northland experienced a first frost. Staff with Duluth Golf tell FOX 21, fall is one…
Mining & Environmental News
Renewable Bio-Fuel Being Developed by NRRI
COLERAINE, Minn. - Researchers are working to convert natural biomass into products that can be used in place of coal. Some of this groundbreaking biomass research is happening right here in…
Walk With Walker Returns To Northland
CABLE, Wis. -- The "Walk with Walker" campaign is once again in the Northland. It's goal is to spread the message of health and fitness throughout the state. For the 61st…
Duluth Vigil Held In Honor Of Those Killed In Vegas Massacre
DULUTH, Minn. - America and the Northland continue to mourn after one of the deadliest shootings in U.S. history. Dozens of Duluthians were invited Wednesday to Peace United Church of Christ to…
Wisconsin Legislatures Trying to Renew Sulfide Mining in State
MADISON, Wis.-A legislative committee has approved a Republican bill that would end Wisconsin's sulfide mining moratorium. The Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry voted 3-2 to approve the bill Wednesday.…
Minnesota, North Dakota Governors Plan Meeting on Diversion
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) - The governors of Minnesota and North Dakota have scheduled a meeting to discuss the future of a flood control project in the Fargo-Moorhead area. A federal judge last month stopped construction of the $2.2 billion…
Zookeepers Help Animals Prepare for Colder Months Ahead
DULUTH, Minn. - Colder temperatures are sinking in across much of the Northland. As humans begin bundling up, it's also time for animals to do the same. While many of them grow…
Northern Minnesota Counties Could Lose Some Enbridge Tax Money
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - County officials in northern Minnesota say they're anxious about a property tax case involving Enbridge Energy that could force them to repay $18 million in tax revenue collected…
Local Relief Heading to Hurricane Victims in the Caribbean
DULUTH, Minn. - Last month multiple hurricanes blasted their way through much of the Caribbean including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Recovery efforts are just beginning down there and today, one…
Wisconsin GOP Introduces Bill to Wipe Out State Air Pollution Rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republicans are proposing eliminating any state air pollution rule that goes beyond federal regulations. Reps. Jesse Kremer and Cody Horlacher and Sen. Duey Stroebel have introduced a bill that would eliminate any state air pollution rules…
Lake Superior Research Institute Celebrates 50 Years at UW-Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Lake Superior Research Institute is honoring 50 years at UW-Superior. They are celebrating with a free conference open to the public featuring keynote speaker Alexandra Cousteau. The LSRI…
Fall Colors Train Ride Showcases St. Louis River Cleanup
DULUTH, Minn. - Fall is in the air and Northlanders are finding beautiful fall colors all around them. The St. Louis River Alliance brought more than a hundred passengers on their…
First Annual Bridge Days Community Walk Held in Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Hundreds gathered in Virginia to take a walk over the newly constructed bridge there. It was the first annual Bridge Days Community Walk. People of all ages…
Northlanders Take on Firefighter Challenge
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The Iron Range community had the chance to train like firefighters on Saturday. It was the first ever Firefighter Challenge at the Mesabi Family YMCA. The free event had…
Bobcat Population Grows in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wildlife experts say the number of bobcats is growing in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the state Natural Resources Department officials gave the department's board a bobcat update Wednesday. Nathan Roberts is a furbearer research…
