10/01/2026

SAXON - A federal report estimates Enbridge’s August Line 5 rupture near Saxon, will cost at least $15.1 million. The rupture released 1-point-3 million gallons of natural gas liquids. The damaged section has been isolated, and Line 5 is now operating through a temporary bypass. However, cleanup, including contaminated soil removal and environmental testing continue at the site. Meanwhile, investigators are still investigating two suspicious fires at Enbridge facilities, with no suspects or motive identified.

10/01/2026

IRON COUNTY – An anonymous donor for Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts project to purchase the former Soo Line Railroad Grade and build a paved trail to Montreal has agreed to extend their $15,000 match campaign until the end of the year.  Donations will be used for trail engineering and construction grant applications in the coming year.  ICORE says they are about a 1/3 of the way to the $15,000 goal!

10/01/2026

ISLE ROYALE - Researchers have found that wolves brought to Isle Royale in 2018 are likely to survive but face challenges from inbreeding and isolation. The island had only two inbred wolves in 2016, so officials introduced 19 new wolves between 2018 and 2019. A study published in Conservation Science and Practice shows the wolf population has over an 80% chance of lasting 20 years. However, inbreeding remains a significant concern. The wolf population has increased since the study ended, but the moose population, a key food source, has sharply declined, raising additional concerns for the ecosystem.