Grant Allows LSC Fire To Purchase New Training Tools
DULUTH, Minn. - Today Lake Superior Colleges Fire Tech Program conducted official test burns in a whole new way. Instructors a Lake Superior College Fire Tech Program now have an easier more…
Mining & Environmental News
Study Shows How Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A study has shed light on how chronic wasting disease is spreading through Wisconsin. Wisconsin Public Radio reports a student from the U.S. Geological Survey studied chronic wasting disease data from 2002 to 2014 and developed…
Report: Voyageurs Visitors Add Over $24 Million to Local Economies
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. - A new report from the National Park Service estimates the local economic impact of visitors to Voyageurs National Park to be around $24 million in 2016. The report states that 241,911 people visited the park in 2016…
Volunteers Needed For Spring Cleaning Along Lake Walk
Duluth, Minn. The snow is gone and the temps are warming up. It's time to clean up the mess left behind so we can enjoy the beaches and the lake walk…
Port Has Now Been Blessed For The Year
Duluth, Minn. As of today the port has been blessed. Each year the Twin Ports ministry to seafarers hosts the ceremony of blessing for all in the maritime industry in the Twin…
Trump Orders Probe into Whether Steel Imports Harm US
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Donald Trump is directing the administration to investigate whether steel imports are jeopardizing U.S. national security. In the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump signed a memo ordering the investigation while surrounded by executives from U.S. steelmakers.…
Roundabout Proposed At Midway And Maple Grove Roads
Saint Louis County is hoping to cut down on serious crashes at a busy Hermantown intersection, proposing a single lane roundabout to be installed at Midway and Maple Grove Roads. T–bone accidents…
Downtown Duluth Shines Bright Once Again
DULUTH, Minn. - Downtown Duluth is shining bright once again, after residents and city workers pitched in for a little spring cleaning. The Greater Downtown Council had to postpone the annual event…
Lake Levels Are On A Rapid Rise
DULUTH, Minn. - The Great Lakes water levels have been rapidly rising within the past two weeks. There has been a large amount of water added to each of the lakes due to early snow…
Mining Industry Report Indicates High Wages for Jobs
DULUTH, Minn.-A recent study about the mining industry's impact on the Northland has revealed some startling statistics. According to a report from the Praxis Strategy Group, mining supports about 5,100 jobs in the…
19 Minnesota Dairy Farms Affected by US-Canada Trade Dispute
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - A U.S.-Canada trade dispute has spread to Minnesota, where officials say 19 dairy farms are affected. Lucas Sjostrom, executive director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, said Wednesday that 19 Minnesota producers are among the 70 to…
Industry Leaders Talk Future of Mining at Annual Conference
DULUTH, Minn. - Mining industry leaders are in Duluth this week as part of the 90th annual SME Conference at the DECC. The conference features more than 200 companies showing off the…
St. Louis River Alliance Works to Fight Invasive Species
DULUTH, Minn. - As the weather continues to warm many Northlanders will be focusing on getting in the water or heading out on hikes, so the St. Louis River Alliance is hoping…
Great Outdoors: Gearing Up For Camping Season
Although it's been rainy and chilly to start the week, Spring is here and many are gearing up for the camping season. Local outdoor experts spoke with FOX 21 to…
Deer Tags On The Rise In Wisconsin
Superior, Wis. For 3 consecutive years winters have been relatively warm. Because of the warmer weather the deer population has continued to grow according to Wisconsin department of natural resources. The herd needs…
