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Warmer Superior temps expected Researchers at the Large Lakes Observatory of the University of Minnesota Duluth predict that the surface of the open waters...
Lake Superior Day events start today Lake Superior: It’s the world’s largest expanse of freshwater in the world, and it’s right at our...
MTU researchers place weather buoys in lake HOUGHTON, MI -- A collaborative research team from Michigan Tech is taking a 1.4 million dollar grant to the waters of Lake...
Lake Superior Forecast: Warm Water Duluth, Minn. - Researchers at the Large Lakes Observatory (LLO) of the University of Minnesota Duluth predict that the...
NOAA’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary to Host Live Webcasts Armchair archeologists across the globe can experience the thrill and excitement of undersea exploration during a series of...
UWS project will monitor South Shore ecology The Lake Superior Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Superior will get $971,714 from the Environmental...
Lake Superior Research Institute: Finalist for Grant The University of Wisconsin-Superior's Lake Superior Research Institute is a finalist for $971,714 in federal funding to...
Veto means anglers still can’t use Lake Superior smelt as bait With Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s veto of the controversial Game and Fish Bill on Tuesday, it’s back to existing...
Program funds Northland water projects, including Duluth, Hermantown and Cloquet Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program has awarded $502,041 to 13 projects that protect and preserve the coastal...
Deadly fish disease VHS in Apostle Islands Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia has been found in the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior. Mike Simonson reports from Superior....
Tall Ships Duluth 2010 Magnificent vessels that harken back to the early days of maritime will be showcased in Duluth July 28-August 3. Tall Ships...
International agency wants comments on its hands-off plan for St. Clair River-Great Lakes water levels The International Joint Commission is hosting two teleconferences this week to receive public comment on a report called...
Boaters hit the ice More than 50 competitors from all over the world are in Thunder Bay this week vying for ice boating glory. The North...
Sea Grant funds sea lamprey research on Lake Superior Despite 70 years of control efforts, a University of Wisconsin researcher said climate change and a warming Lake Superior...
Fatal fish virus now in all of the Great Lakes A fatal fish virus has been detected in Lake Superior for the first time, meaning it has spread to all the Great Lakes,...
Lake Superior expected to drop in January The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission, has...
Split Rock Lighthouse on North Shore to celebrate 100th birthday We native Minnesotans have many images of our North Star state and one that is right at the top of my list is the Split Rock...
Ice breaking begins on Superior Colder temperatures have meant ice build up on the Great Lakes, and Sunday the coast guard began ice breaking operations in...
Study documents mystery harbor corrosion A perfect storm of biological, chemical and physical factors has accelerated steel corrosion of dock walls in the Duluth/...
Lake Superior down two inches in October The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission, has...
Treasure hunters seek Lake Superior's 'Holy Grail' Ninety years after their disappearance in a Lake Superior blizzard, shipwreck hunters are trying to find two French...
History Abounds in the Waters Surrounding Isle Royale National Park Most of us head to national parks to walk across the landscape, but for those skilled at diving, some treasures otherwise...
Superior drops two inches - further drop expected The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission, has...
HOUSE VOTES TO EXPAND THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday extending the boundary of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary...
Superior Islands: Ontario's Largest Conservation Project Will Protect 4,700 acres The Wilson Island group spans 4,700 acres in Lake Superior. It's a place where peregrine falcons and bald eagles nest in...
UMD Launches Unmanned Submarine An unmanned watercraft is lurking in the depths of Lake Superior. The submarine, launched last week by UMD, is being used to...
Invasive mussels may have reached Isle Royale Officials say invasive mussels may have found their way to Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. Superintendent...
Superior receives $2 million harbor assistance grant State Senator Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) and State Representative Nick Milroy (D-Superior) today applauded an announcement by...
Split Rock Lighthouse turns 100 in 2010 The Minnesota Historical Society is getting ready to celebrate the centennial of Split Rock Lighthouse in 2010. Restored to...
Ship plans return next year Thunder Bay tourism officials are hoping this summer's cruise ship visits at the Pool Six dock are just the start of a...
Energy giant tests winds north of city Brookfield Renewable Power Inc. continues looking into the feasibility of a sister for its sprawling Prince Wind Energy...
Marina Plan Moves Forward Again! An information package has been sent to all marina contract holders by mail today outlining the construction plans for...
Bill addresses threat posed by aquatic invasive species Aquatic invasive species inflict significant economic and ecological impacts on the state of Wisconsin, causing economic and...
Study under way to find market for siscowet lake trout It is no secret that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil have been shown to have numerous health benefits, ranging from...
Fish Population Has Disappearing Habitat The Sturgeon, Lake Superior's largest fish, just got some much-needed help from the state. In this week's Nature Matters...
Port on roll The Port of Thunder Bay is riding against the tide of recession. Traffic coming in and out of the port is up 25 per cent...
Iron ore shipments from Twin Ports worst since '30s By at least one economic measure, the Great Recession is approaching the Great Depression in Duluth. Shipping organizations...
Duluthians Concerned Over Drinking Water Dozens of people marched around Canal Park to celebrate Lake Superior Day and spread the word about a cause they say is...
Great Lakes scientists seek ways to kill invasives The tiny worms, midges and water fleas growing in fish tanks at a university lab represent the invasive organisms that have...