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December 20, 2013 2:26 PM

Environmental groups ask to extend comment period on PolyMet proposal

The groups are requesting more time to analyze the environmental study of the proposed mine, given that the report is more than 2,000 pages.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 19, 2013 1:00 PM

Xcel chief: Impact of expiring wind credit minimal

A top Xcel Energy official said Thursday that an expiring tax credit for wind energy production won't have a major impact on the utility.

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December 18, 2013 4:23 PM

More than 60 wolves killed as NE Minn. hunt ends

The wolf hunting and trapping season will close today in northeastern Minnesota.

by Dan Kraker

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December 18, 2013 10:01 AM

Explainer: How will PolyMet's mine impact wetlands?

State and federal law requires PolyMet to make up for the wetlands losses by creating or restoring wetlands elsewhere.

by Phil Picardi

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December 17, 2013 8:13 AM

Environmentalists split over need for nuclear power

The world's demand for energy is likely to double or triple in the next few decades. Wind and solar power should be expanded as fast as they can. But there's doubt whether they can grow fast enough. That makes the nuclear option more attractive.

by Richard Harris

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December 16, 2013 3:15 PM

EPA asked to measure mining's effects on Lake Superior

Representatives of 59 Midwestern groups asked the Environmental Protection Agency today to consider the cumulative effects of mining across the Lake Superior basin, including from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.

by Dan Kraker