Abdullatif Ahmed recalls his journey from Yemen to working on the icy waters of the Great Lakes, where Yemeni sailors shaped the region’s maritime history.

A new program pairs ice fishing anglers on the Great Lakes with researchers who need to know how thick the ice is, despite funding chaos.

When President Donald Trump ordered the end of DEI-related government programs, federal contracting and spending, Scott, the ...

The Port of Duluth-Superior is located in Minnesota, on the westernmost tip of Lake Superior – the largest freshwater lake in ...

Jackson helmed the steamer Yale, making its way to Sault Ste. Marie from Whitefish Point in October, 1903. Another ship ...

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, there were 240 ships and tugs that went through the Soo Locks between March 25, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2025. During that time, there were 3,651 total locks.

Altogether, the Great Lakes are seeing healthier ice coverage this year. Here's what to know about their current conditions.

The Minnesota Star Tribune spoke to the co-owner of Hibbing Fabricators, which makes aluminum, steel and copper products.

Evergreen Marine Corp is splashing up to $3.25bn on a series of mega-sized container ship newbuildings. The Taiwan-listed ...

New research suggests an ancient hotspot helped shape the Great Lakes, challenging traditional formation theories.

Liner operators have embarked on a new battle for market share following the biggest reshuffle of carrier alliances in ...

Above: Satellite view of the Great Lakes on a recent clear day (December 22, 2019), showing less than 2% overall ice cover, about normal for this point in the winter, mainly in Green Bay and ...