The U.S. Forest Service will not log in designated wilderness areas like the Boundary Waters, federal officials clarified ...

On Wednesday, DFL Sen. Tina Smith introduced the "Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act." It marks the first time in 50 ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture issues clarification after emergency order seeking to expand logging in national forests.

WASHINGTON - A bill that would permanently protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from sulfide mining was ...

World-class Hmong American dining, the world’s largest freshwater lake, and excellent mountain biking are just a few ...

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota has introduced legislation to permanently ban mining for copper, nickel and precious metals ...

Representatives Pete Stauber and Betty McCollum, along with Senator Tina Smith have all introduced bills concerning mining ...

There's a chance for Minnesotans to view the northern lights early Wednesday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

The legislation would make permanent a 20-year ban on that type of mining on 225,000 acres of Superior National Forest in the ...

Still looking for a place to go canoe camping in the Upper Midwest this summer? The surge to book a Boundary Waters Canoe ...

A bill that would permanently protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from sulfide mining was introduced by Sen.