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Stories from June 18, 2023

Boundary Waters wildfire may have been human caused

Boundary Waters wildfire may have been human caused

Fire investigators have determined that the wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area that started on Tuesday may have been started by a human cause.
by Aaliyah Demry and Matt Mikus

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Judge gives Enbridge 3 years to close oil pipeline on tribal land in Wisconsin

Judge gives Enbridge 3 years to close oil pipeline on tribal land in Wisconsin

A federal judge has given Enbridge three years to shut down a section of an oil and gas pipeline that crosses reservation land. The judge also ordered the energy company to pay a Native American tribe more than $5 million for trespassing.
by The Associated Press

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In some fights over solar, it's environmentalist vs. environmentalist

In some fights over solar, it's environmentalist vs. environmentalist

The U.S. needs a lot more renewable energy to meet its climate goals. In some communities, the opposition to large solar projects comes from environmentalists themselves.
by Julia Simon

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Twins bullpen 3-hits Tigers in 2-0 win behind Kirilloff's RBI single in 5th

Twins bullpen 3-hits Tigers in 2-0 win behind Kirilloff's RBI single in 5th

Minnesota’s bullpen teamed up for a three-hitter in a 2-0 victory over Detroit. Alex Kirilloff delivered an RBI single in a breakthrough fifth inning against Tigers starter Joey Wentz. José De León started with two perfect innings for the Twins.
by The Associated Press

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Rain at times for Father's Day

Rain at times for Father's Day

Father’s Day will feature a lot of clouds. We’ll also see some rain at times, and a thunderstorm is possible.
by Ron Trenda

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'Hike your own hike': 250 miles in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail

'Hike your own hike': 250 miles in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail

Minneapolis resident Kate Bechtold just finished a 250-mile hike in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail on June 9. MPR News asked her about her experience and what she would recommend to those who want to explore nature through hiking at any distance.
by Matt Mikus

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8 life lessons we can learn from our dads

8 life lessons we can learn from our dads

To honor the dads in our lives for Father's Day, we're sharing some of the best life advice our listeners ever got from their dads.
by Life Kit

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