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December 5, 2012 8:32 AM

Judge throws out Asian carp lawsuit

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by Minnesota and four other states to prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.

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December 4, 2012 3:44 PM

Minn. AG weighs next move on Asian carp

Minnesota and four other states are discussing their next move after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit asking that government officials be ordered to place barriers in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 4, 2012 1:45 PM

Copper-nickel deposit estimates grow near BWCA

A huge copper-nickel mine proposed for just south of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area has again increased the estimate of minerals at the site.

by Dan Kraker

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December 4, 2012 9:00 AM

Tiller mining proposal on Scandia agenda

A proposal to mine sand and gravel on the St. Croix River faces more scrutiny Tuesday evening in Scandia.

by Matt Sepic

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December 3, 2012 8:16 PM

Judge tosses Asian carp suit; states can amend it

A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit filed by five states that want barriers placed in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, but said he would consider new arguments if the case were filed again.

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December 2, 2012 12:20 PM

Carbon pollution up to 2 million pounds a second

The amount of heat-trapping pollution the world spewed rose again last year by 3 percent. So scientists say it's now unlikely that global warming can be limited to a couple degrees, which is an international goal.

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December 2, 2012 10:27 AM

Mpls. park board to vote on 2013 budget

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board will vote this week to put forward a 2013 budget with no tax levy increase.

by Rupa Shenoy

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December 1, 2012 4:15 PM

Air pollution alert issued for much of Minn.

Minnesota officials have issued an air pollution health alert for the southern two-thirds of the state. They urge people who are sensitive to air pollution to take proper precautions.

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November 30, 2012 8:40 PM

US to sell wind energy leases off 3 states

The federal government plans to sell leases for wind farms off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Virginia, marking the first time it has sold competitive leases for wind energy on the outer continental shelf, officials said Friday.