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Toxic sediment will be removed from the Thomson Reservoir, making it Minnesota's final major cleanup of the St. Louis River.

DULUTH — More than three years and $165 million later, the once polluted U.S. Steel grounds along the St. Louis River are nearly set to welcome visitors. Open next summer, the 92 acres of permanently protected green space will include a 2-mile trail extension along the water, a 1-mile wheelchair-accessible loop circling a peninsula, bridges and interpretive signs honoring the Anishinaabe's ...

The finished project will provide new public access to the St. Louis River and extended recreational trails.

The capture and killing of wild Canada geese is part of a plan to restore wild rice beds to the St. Louis River. A total of 549 geese were killed this summer as part of the initiative.

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Editor’s note: Some events may have been canceled after the time of publication. Please check with local organizers.

Gary New Duluth Rec Center offers nature-themed activities for kids Editor’s note: Some events may have been canceled after the time of publication. Please check with local organizers. Written By: News Tribune | × Skywarn Spotter Training: various dates in April, via GoToWebinar. National Weather Service Duluth is offering classes to teach Northlanders about severe weather safety, the science of storms and the importance of weather spotters. Basic Class dates: April 12, noon;...