Author: The London Free Press
Are climate migrants coming to the Great Lakes?
The Great Lakes are often described as a climate haven, making the region appealing to people seeking stability. But are climate migrants already arriving? And how protected are the Great […]
With warm air here, here’s where you can still find Great Lakes ice
Heavy rain combined with the warm air this month has melted nearly all of the ice on the Great Lakes, but a few spots remain icy. Great Lakes ice cover […]
Largest cruise ship on Great Lakes to launch Michigan’s 2026 sailing season
The 665-foot Viking Polaris will launch the season, which will continue through October, when it docks on Monday, April 20 in Detroit. Polaris ties for the largest cruise ship on […]
Grand Portage Band leadership on mining ban reversal: “the fight isn’t over”
A U.S. Senate resolution would allow mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, prompting the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to condemn the move as a threat […]
Wisconsin ports look to build on 2025 shipping totals
Shipping on the Great Lakes got underway in earnest at the end of March. Green Bay, Wisconsin, handled about 1.6 million tons of cargo last year, down about 6% from […]