Warming groundwater raises questions about potential effects above ground in Minnesota
9:00 AMEnvironmental NewsAmid Minnesota’s frequent temperature swings, there’s one place that scientists expect to stay consistently cool all year: underground. But a geologist says groundwater beneath Minneapolis is warmer than it should be, and he’s concerned that could cause problems above the surface.
Annunciation parents celebrate wins for school safety despite no major gun law passing
9:00 AMAnnunciation school shootingFour parents impacted by gun violence reflected on the first legislative session since the Aug. 27 mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
Minnesota investigators say chainsaw likely sparked Birch Bay Fire
9:00 AMMinnesota WildfiresA wildfire that has burned an estimated 33 acres near Ely was believed to be caused by U.S. Forest Service crews conducting prescribed burn preparation work to improve forest health and resilience.
New data shows mixed results from St. Paul’s housing policies
9:00 AMMinnesota Housing NewsA new tool from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis illuminates the effects of St. Paul housing policies, including how rent control chilled new housing development and how changes to zoning laws are starting to boost supply.
Thousands celebrate the 5th giant pencil sharpening on Lake of the Isles
YesterdayMinneapolis NewsOn the first Saturday in June, a pencil party takes place at Lake of the Isles. Now in its fifth year, the event continues to grow.
A stormy and steamy few days ahead
1:12 PMWe’re in for a steamy and stormy few days. We’ll have several chances of storms — some severe — especially Wednesday. It will also be hot and humid before a cool front moves in later in the week.
Massive public art project by Saype debuts at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis
2 days agoArts and CultureSaype said he chose Minneapolis as the first U.S. location of the mural after seeing neighbors help each other during the ICE surge.
Mille Lacs’ walleye return to same ‘hot spots’ to spawn, protections could be key to their success
YesterdayEnvironmental NewsThe central Minnesota lake’s walleye population has declined in recent decades, and researchers have tried to figure out why. The latest study suggests protecting certain places in the lake where walleyes prefer to reproduce could boost their success.
Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants
2:29 PMEnvironmental NewsNew research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.
A Fargo ag group is growing thousands of ears of sweet corn for a Moorhead food pantry
YesterdayAgricultureGrand Farm, a Fargo-based ag research center, will grow half an acre of sweet corn for a large local food pantry serving the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Mankato Clinic doctors delivered him and treated him as a child. Now’s he’s the new CFO
YesterdayBusiness and Economic NewsAfter a decade away, Brandon Janike, 32, returned home to the Mankato area last week to help lead one of southern Minnesota’s largest independent, physician-owned healthcare clinics.
Minnesota DNR begins transition to new licensing system with anglers and hunters
2 days agoOutdoorsThe Minnesota DNR is offering anglers and hunters flexibility when it comes to obtaining and managing their harvest licenses. The state agency’s new system launches June 9.
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