ENVIRONMENT
Radioactive waste on the N.D. monitor
WILLISTON, N.D. Landfill employees here discovered at least two hot loads this week, illustrating why a group of North Dakota citizens is worried about the proper disposal of radioactive waste that ...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 12:03 AM
Wednesday is for trees
Students from Lester Park and Lakewood school forests will help plant tree seedlings Wednesday at Chester Bowl park in Duluth, an area hard-hit by last summers flooding. The plantings are part of a f...
Posted on 5/14/13 at 12:00 AM
Bug market, big returns
Sure, you could listen to the experts about what the stock market will do. But how reliable is that? The return of the cicadas this summer -- now that's something you can bank on. These locusts mak...
Posted on 5/8/13 at 12:30 PM
We have our man for the job! Now let's get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections
What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I've been asking myself ever...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 5:40 AM
Clean Energy
How can Minnesota Plug Into Clean Energy? There are several actions you can do at your home to reduce 40% of of the energy. Americans can change their light bulbs to CFL's to reduce the energy used i...
Posted on 7/19/12 at 7:40 AM
In response: Sulfide mining deserves reasoned debate, not the labeling of others
I’ve spent about two months every summer for 81 years at my family cabin on the South Kawishiwi River near Ely, not far from a cabin owned by John Chelesnik, the writer of one of two recent commentaries for the News Tribune Opinion page about the changing economy in the Ely area. (Chelesnik’s April 5 commentary was headlined, “Northeastern Minnesota needs a diversified economy to thrive;” it was written in response to a Local View commentaryBy Marilyn Russell , May 21, 2013
Warming Lake Superior already affecting fish
By John Myers , May 21, 2013
Renewal underway at St. Croix State Park since 2011 blowdown
By Ann Wessel , May 20, 2013
Minnesota legislature provisions include paint, bees, farmers
Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. Those are a few of the impacts from a diverse environment, natural resources and agriculture funding bill headed for Gov. Mark Dayton’s expected approval.By Don Davis , May 20, 2013
Local view: Open your mind by exploring our planet
By Thomas B. Wheeler , May 19, 2013
Northland Nature: The woods is greening, from the ground up
By Larry Weber , May 18, 2013
Vista boat becomes classroom for sixth-grade science tour
By Tom Olsen , May 18, 2013
Gogebic Taconite reduces number of test holes for proposed mine
A mining company has reduced the number of test holes it plans to make for a proposed iron ore mine in Northwestern Wisconsin.By Associated Press , May 17, 2013
Active Transportation Week organizers promote biking to work
At least once a week from April to September, Chris Bode hops on his bike to pedal the nine miles from his Superior home to his job in downtown Duluth.By Steve Kuchera , May 16, 2013
Wisconsin DNR: Don't disturb emerald ash borer boxes
Federal, state and local officials overseeing the state's efforts to deal with the emerald ash borer will set the purple boxes as traps for the ash tree-killing insect.By Associated Press report , May 15, 2013
Minnesota Legislature looks toward increased solar electricity
A conference committee of the Minnesota House and Senate has agreed to a compromise energy bill that will require large utilities in the state to generate at least 1½ percent of their electricity from the sun by 2020.By John Myers , May 15, 2013
Minnesota heading toward solar electricity
A conference committee of the Minnesota House and Senate has agreed to a compromise energy bill that will require large utilities in the state to generate at least 1½ percent of their electricity from the sun by 2020.By John Myers , May 14, 2013
Allete boosts profits as it moves to renewables
By John Myers , May 14, 2013
PolyMet impact study is ready for review
PolyMet Mining Corp. said Monday that the revised environmental report for its proposed copper mine and processing center near Hoyt Lakes is complete and headed to state, federal and tribal agencies for review.By John Myers , May 14, 2013
Will Steger to speak at forum tonight in Duluth 
Polar explorer Will Steger will join advocates for renewable energy at a free public forum today in Duluth.
By News Tribune staff , May 14, 2013
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