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State, county, schools, could profit from helium extraction on the Iron Range
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Northern Minnesota knows mining but helium extraction is an entirely different field of knowledge. State Sen. Grant Hauschild introduced a bill following the confirmation of a highly-concentrated and valuable helium deposit near Babbitt. The bill will create a framework for extracting the helium...
Forest Service plans multiple prescribed burns near Tofte this week
Following the recent precipitation and moderate drought conditions across northeastern Minnesota and the Superior National Forest, U.S. Forest Service officials are expected to begin spring prescribed burning this week. Forest Service officials will begin Monday, April 22, and burn two units totaling 12 acres near Plouff Creek up the Sawbill...
Two popular trail loops on Minnesota’s North Shore will close for repair work this year
Two popular segments of the North Shore’s Superior Hiking Trail will be closed for at least part of this year, as crews work to repair damage caused by years of heavy use. The Superior Hiking Trail Association announced Monday that the Bean and Bear Lakes Loop will close on May 15, and part of the Split Rock River Loop will close on Sept. 1.
Red Flag Warning issued in northeast Minnesota for extreme fire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in northeast Minnesota effective immediately through 9:00 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions. Affected counties include Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis. A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and easily progress out of control under the current weather conditions, including strong winds gusts and low relative humidity. Residents should not burn in...
Beautiful writing with calligraphy ALS brings art tour to region
Writing by hand is becoming a lost art. Come find it at your local library and keep calligraphy alive for future generations! April 1-19, Silver Bay Artist Lynn Prouty will be touring throughout the Arrowhead Library System (ALS) and presenting Beautiful Writing with Calligraphy, an experimental learning art experience. “Lynn is a master calligrapher!” explained Silver Bay Library Director Shannon Walz. “Her work is beautiful and her love and passion...
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