Storm Blows Down Trees, Injures BWCAW Campers
High winds cause dangerous conditions in northeast Minnesota on Tuesday night.
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Major Twin Metals Partner Declines To Increase Stake in Project
Mine proposal near the Boundary Waters loses significant source of funding. Chilean mining company Antofagasta PLC has declined an opportunity to take a bigger financial stake in the Twin Metals project near Ely, MN. The move means the company—which has invested more than $200 million in the joint venture so far—will pass up the chance for a controlling stake in the project, and operations will revert to junior mining company Duluth Metals.
EPA Will Study Source of Air Pollution in Region’s National Parks and Wilderness
Agency pledges to investigate emissions from coal-burning power plant in central Minnesota. Reduced visibility in federally-protected areas in northern Minnesota and Lake Superior was the subject of a legal settlement reached last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and environmental groups.
Study Will Examine Water Quality in Rainy River Watershed
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has commenced a major study of water in the region.
High Water Wreaks Havoc on Rainy Lake
Heavy rainfall has raised lake levels by at least five inches, inundating homes, National Park facilities, and the beloved islands of Ernest Oberholtzer.
Profile: Wilderness Canoe Base
Wilderness Canoe Base on Seagull Lake is a formative canoe camp program with a long, storied, and challenging history.
Mercury Levels Drop in Wild Northern Minnesota Lakes
Research attributes reductions of the toxic metal in water and fish samples to restrictions on emissions.
Legislation Seeks to Route North Country Trail Through Arrowhead
Rep. Nolan introduces bill to resolve long-standing issue, take advantage of existing hiking trails in northeastern Minnesota
Zebra Mussels Found in Lake Near Boundary Waters
Discovery of invasive species means Superior National Forest lake 10 miles from the wilderness will be designated as infested.
Cold Winter Helped Minnesota’s Moose
Fewer moose have died this spring compared to last year, thanks to the frigid and snowy winter.
Broad Mining Environmental Review Proposed for Superior National Forest
Northern Minnesota politicians strongly oppose potential study under consideration by Forest Service.
Nominate Special Places for National Geographic Guide to the Heart of the Continent Region
The Heart of the Continent Partnership is collaborating on a new website and mobile app project to promote geotourism.
New Superintendent Named at Quetico Provincial Park
Trevor Gibbs has taken over leadership at the park, saying he understands “Quetico is a special place.”
Isle Royale Responds to Dwindling Wolf Population
National Park Service will undertake a broad planning process but no new wolves will be brought to the island to supplement a declining population at this time.
New Campsite Reservation System Begins at Voyageurs National Park
Campsites will no longer be first-come, first-serve after a phased roll-out is completed next year.
Details Emerge About Locations of Twin Metals Mine Facilities
The company has shared new information about access, water sources, and waste disposal for its proposed copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters.
Risk Management Consultant Questions PolyMet
In a newspaper column, Terry Larkin asks how much risk is okay when considering the mine proposal.
New Superior National Forest Deputy Director Has Long History with Public Land
Richard Periman, who has been named as Deputy Director of the Superior National Forest, has lengthy qualifications in understanding the relationship between humans and the environment. That includes a PhD in …
Wild Rice Study Sidelined at Last Minute
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency changes plan to announce recommendations for regulating discharges from mines and other facilities.
Poll Shows Support for PolyMet Amidst Many Undecided Minnesotans
Results of a Star Tribune poll include supporters outnumbering opponents two-to-one, and a lot of people who haven’t made up their minds.