Ashland News

In the debate about the proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin, a key part of the pro-mine argument is about creating new regulations that mirror those in neighboring Michigan and Minnesota.

MADISON, Wisconsin The newest session of the Wisconsin State Assembly began Thursday morning, and among the bills being discussed is one that would soften environmental building regulations to allow the construction of an iron ore mine near Ashland, Wisconsin.

In the debate about the proposed iron ore mine in northwestern Wisconsin, a key part of the pro-mine argument is about creating new regulations that mirror those in neighboring Michigan and Minnesota.

ASHLAND, Wis. - The proposed iron mine in Ashland and Iron counties - and the legislative efforts to enable it - remains a very emotional issue without much information, according to Tom Evans, of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.

ASHLAND, Wis. - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has recognized officer Matt Rooni, formerly of Ironwood, for solving crimes and saving lives last year.