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Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands Could Become a National Park Under New Proposal

On the southern shore of Lake Superior, a scattered archipelago of 21 islands rises from the cold, clear water, crowned with pine forests, sandstone cliffs and historic lighthouses. Since 1970, these Apostle Islands have been protected as a national lakeshore, managed by the National Park Service to balance conservation, recreation…

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In 2020, a $186 million cleanup began at Minnesota's Spirit Lake; four years later, 1.3 million cubic yards had been remediated and a 14-acre fish-spawning bay created

For over a century, the industrial engines of Minnesota’s Iron Range drove the economy of Duluth. Raw iron ore moved down through the St. Louis River basin, feeding massive manufacturing plants along the shore. But that industrial output came with a long-term environmental tax. At Spirit Lake, which is a…

The Times of India

A wildlife photographer’s 4-year quest ended with a coyote image that looks like a glitch and defies physics

Coyote jumping ice photo: A photographer captured a remarkable image of a coyote leaping over a crack in frozen Lake Superior after a four-year wait. This moment, achieved through patient observation of animal behavior and understanding of winter conditions, highlights the adaptability of coyotes and the dramatic winter landscape of…

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Top 10 cleanest lakes in the US: ‘Lake Superior’ tops the list

Many travellers and nature lovers see clear water as a sign of a thriving ecosystem. Specific bodies of water across the United States stand out for their pristine conditions. This isn't just about looks; these rankings use scientific measures such as turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient levels to identify the…

The Times of India

The remote US island where wolves are thriving — but it’s bad news for moose

Population surveys of these iconic species have been conducted on the island since 1958

The Independent UK

Centuries-old cemetery eroding along Lake Superior leaves human remains exposed

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Human remains exposed after cemetery along Lake Superior erodes

State Senator Jen McEwen described the damage to the cemetery as ‘direct result of climate change’

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Revealed: The 10 Best Small Towns in America to Retire in 2026

From lakefront New York to the shores of Lake Superior, these 10 small US towns offer retirees affordable housing, strong healthcare and a pace of life worth slowing down for.

International Business Times UK

PFAS are turning up in the Great Lakes, putting fish and water supplies at risk – here’s how they get there

No matter where you live in the United States, you have likely seen headlines about PFAS being detected in everything from drinking water to fish to milk to human bodies.

The Conversation

Millionaire owner of lakefront resort charged with arson after ‘he joked about burning it to the ground’

Bryce Campbell, 41, the owner of the Lutsen Resort Lodge on the north shore of Lake Superior, has been charged with felony arson and insurance fraud

The Independent UK

'The legend lives on': Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later

November 10th marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, perhaps the most famous of all the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes

The Independent UK

Warmer weather is leading to vanishing winters in North America’s Great Lakes

Fifty years ago, winter didn’t just visit the Great Lakes — it took up residence. If you blinked too slowly, your eyelashes froze together. Standing on the ice at the edge of Lake Superior, just after an early January snowstorm, everything was white and still, except for the lake. The…

The Conversation

Four young sisters rescued from rock in Lake Superior after getting stranded while paddle-boarding

Four young girls aged 8 to 14 were rescued from a rock in Lake Superior after a paddleboarding incident.

The Independent UK

Mystery after two hikers are found dead on remote island in Lake Superior’s Isle Royale National Park

Authorities hiked 11 miles overnight to find the victims’ bodies

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North America's 'broken heart': The billion-year-old scar from when the continent nearly ripped apart

The Midcontinent Rift is a giant tear that formed in what is now the U.S. Midwest 1.1 billion years ago. Nicknamed North America's "broken heart," it is filled with solidified magma and lava.

The Independent UK

Shipwreck found in Lake Superior more than 130 years after boat vanished during family trip

The wreck resulted in the deaths of 27 people

The Conversation

Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history

Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity (including farming and development), warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in more frequent blooms of potentially harmful algae.

The Independent UK

High-tech search for 1968 plane wreck in Michigan's Lake Superior shows nothing so far

There's a high-tech search going on in Michigan’s Lake Superior

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Northeast Minnesota combines great golf with unspoiled natural beauty

The coastal town of Lutsen, Minn., is a four-hour drive and a world away from the hustle and bustle of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Set hard against Lake Superior, intersected by historic MN-61, it's a year-round resort destination and the perfect place ...

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Shipwreck Hunters Discover 1940 Merchant Ship in Lake Superior

Discover the recent discovery of the 1940 shipwreck Arlington in Lake Superior. Learn about Captain Burke's tragic fate and the search for closure.

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‘We can’t drink oil’: how a 70-year-old pipeline imperils the Great Lakes

Tribes say Line 5 is a ‘ticking time bomb’ for the Great Lakes, which contain a fifth of the Earth’s surface fresh water, and risks destroying their relationship with land and water

The Independent UK

Search for missing pilot ends as body is recovered from Lake Superior

Zdenek ‘Denny’ Pechacek’s remains were pulled from Horseshoe Bay on Lake Superior just hours after hsi helmet washed ashore

Tribune News Service

Lake Superior lampreys increase again

DULUTH, Minn. — Invasive, parasitic sea lampreys continue to hunt and kill Lake Superior fish above the levels biologists would like to see, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic caused parts of two summer seasons to be lost in the never-ending battle against the eel-like creatures.

Tribune News Service

States bordering Lake Superior could have as much nickel as Russia, Canada

WASHINGTON — The Lake Superior region could be home to as much nickel as Russia or Canada, some of the largest nickel producers in the world, according to estimates by the United States Geological Survey.

The Independent UK

Michigan researchers find 1914 shipwrecks in Lake Superior

Michigan researchers say they have found the wreckage of two ships that disappeared into Lake Superior in 1914 and hope the discovery will lead to a third vessel that sank at the same time

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