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The discovery of Eurasian milfoil in a Stearns County lake has renewed interest in the water quality of Middle Spunk Lake.
Envisioning landscapes of our very distant future
Many suggest we have entered new geologic epoch, ushered in by humanity's own transformations of Earth's climate, erosion patterns, extinctions, atmosphere and rock record.
Zebra mussels found in Cass Lake; first for Bemidji area
DNR officials say Cass Lake and many of the lakes near it are now considered zebra mussel infested after the species were recently discovered.
Food is cheap, at least compared to four years ago
Around the globe, it's become easier for people to buy food. Meat, especially beef, is the exception. Supplies remain tight because of the lingering effects of droughts.
Economists from across the country will spend the next two days in Minneapolis evaluating the economics of climate change.
The environment: It's not just a liberal issue. That's the takeaway from this morning's interview on Midwest Energy News with Debbie Dooley of Georgia, one of the founders of the tea party movement.
Researchers are urging federal wildlife officials to consider placing the wolf back on the endangered species list before Wisconsin's wolf hunting season opens in mid-October.
Scientists say the ozone layer is recovering
For the first time in 35 years, scientists have confirmed a statistically significant and sustained increase in stratospheric ozone.