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January 30, 2015 6:40 AM

Dayton proposes more compensation to farmers for wolf losses

The governor's budget would provide $125,000 annually for wolf depredation compensation. That's up $100,000 from the current $25,000 per year.

by The Associated Press

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January 30, 2015 12:00 AM

Ecological intelligence and why our brains ignore climate change

A program from the "Climate One" series produced by the Commonwealth Club of California. The speakers suggest that most Americans have "ecological systems blindness," because the human brain is designed for survival by responding to immediate danger, not to long-term risks. The moderator is Greg Dalton.

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January 29, 2015 4:38 PM

Senate OKs Keystone XL pipeline, setting up fight with Obama

The Senate in a bipartisan 62-to-36 vote approved Thursday the Keystone XL pipeline project, setting up a faceoff with the White House, which has threatened a presidential veto.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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January 29, 2015 3:51 PM

Food industry drags its heels on recyclable and compostable packaging

The majority of food packaging is ending up in landfills, or on the street as litter, where it may eventually get swept into the ocean.

by Eliza Barclay

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January 29, 2015 11:06 AM

A guide to Minnesota winter birds

It may be winter, but it's a surprisingly busy time for birds in Minnesota.

by Sharon Stiteler

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January 29, 2015 10:00 AM

Rare fox takes a walk in the park, and Yosemite staff cheer

It's been nearly 100 years since a sighting of a Sierra Nevada red fox was documented in Yosemite National Park, according to park staff.

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January 29, 2015 5:51 AM

EPA says Minnesota businesses best at reducing pollutants

An EPA report says Minnesota businesses implemented measures that resulted in a reduction of nearly 1 million pounds in the quantity of toxic pollutants generated in 2012 and 2013.

by The Associated Press

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January 28, 2015 3:04 PM

EPA reaches air quality agreement with taconite facilities

Two taconite producers, considered by environmentalists as major contributors to low air quality in the Iron Range, have reached a settlement that will allow them time to develop and install new technology to reduce pollutants.

by Riham Feshir

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January 28, 2015 2:45 PM

DNR: Resorts, lawmakers blocking new invasive species rules

A Department of Natural Resources official says he's surprised by opposition to a plan requiring boaters take online invasive species training but confident a compromise can be found.

by Dan Gunderson