Greg Seitz 
Bill introduced today by Rep. Betty McCollum seeks to stop any and all copper-nickel mining activity in parts of the Superior National Forest where water flows into the wilderness.
Court of Appeals finds that the DNR was wrong to deny a hearing over the mining and dam safety permits for proposed copper-nickel project in northeastern Minnesota.
International gathering near Atikokan will offer presentations, discussions, and the chance to take part in a wilderness ski adventure the following day.
DNR leaders will meet with conservation groups about logging in wildlife management areas, and potential harms to habitat.
Inspiring images from around the region show how to have fun in the snow and enjoy the unique beauty of the season.
Popular pastime of ice-fishing on wilderness lakes is at risk as DNR reduces stocking effort while warmer weather threatens coldwater habitat.
Local governments will continue to receive the same level of compensation from the Forest Service to make up for lost revenue, until a new appraisal is completed.
Rep. McCollum includes funding for State Department to study effects on shared border waters, from proposed copper-nickel mining upstream in the Superior National Forest.
Proposed copper-nickel mine on the edge of the Boundary Waters is official after company submits first plans and other documents to regulators.
Park managers invite comments about what is working and what is needed at the water-based National Park in northern Minnesota.
Researchers studying summer predation find wolves transported to the island by the National Park Service are eating the abundant moose, as well as other prey animals.
Scientists say cyanobacteria in Voyageurs National Park’s Kabetogama Lake can cause toxic water even when there is no visible bloom.
DNR invites citizens to apply for advisory committee that will take the lead on revising policies and bridging deeply different goals and opinions.
Biggest newspaper in the state says the risks are too great for copper-nickel mining near waters that flow into the wilderness area.
DNR announces it will analyze the project on its own rather than in partnership with the federal government, unlike the PolyMet process.
Threat to endangered fish species spurs international action to monitor activity and modify dam operations.
Revealing new report on the debate over Twin Metals mine proposal, features opinions in Ely and potential impacts on the Superior National Forest.
State agency finds many lakes and streams are contaminated by pollutants across the Boundary Waters, northern Minnesota region.
Chinese mysterysnails have been confirmed in Kabetogama Lake, raising concerns about harm to ecosystem, as officials urge compliance with prevention practices.
Study seeks information about how warming affects peatlands, and how bogs could respond to climate change by releasing more carbon gasses, making the problem worse.