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March 10, 2013 12:50 PM

Nuclear chief: US plants safer after Japan crisis

Two years after the nuclear crisis in Japan, the top U.S. regulator says American nuclear power plants are safer than ever, though not trouble-free. A watchdog group calls that assessment overly rosy.

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March 8, 2013 9:11 PM

Air pollution advisory issued for southern Minn.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is watching a stagnant weather pattern over southern Minnesota that is increasing air pollution.

by Mark Steil

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March 8, 2013 10:14 AM

$580M spent on largest US 2012 wildfires

Federal statistics show that efforts to douse the largest of the nation's wildfires last year cost more than $580 million, and some fires burned for more than three months.

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March 7, 2013 7:01 PM

Interactive: Fracking, a new technology for tapping oil and gas

A wide swath of the Northeast could become one of the world's most productive gas drilling regions in the world as companies use hydraulic fracturing to free previously unreachable resources.

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March 6, 2013 3:00 PM

CapX2020: Landowners want tweaks to 'buy the farm' law

A group of farmers and other landowners hope state lawmakers will address some of their concerns over a major project to upgrade electricity transmission lines throughout Minnesota.

by Tom Weber

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March 5, 2013 9:19 PM

Congress members seek continued wolf protections

Dozens of U.S. House members urged federal regulators Tuesday to retain legal protections for gray wolves across most of the lower 48 states, saying the resilient predator could continue expanding its range if humans don't get in the way.

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March 5, 2013 1:46 PM

Advocates want tougher renewable energy standard in Minn.

More than 30 groups plan to push for a renewable energy and jobs agenda over the next two years during this session of the Legislature.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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March 4, 2013 1:45 PM

Minn. to stop buying products with triclosan

Gov. Dayton has signed an executive order that moves Minnesota state agencies from buying hand soaps and other cleaning products that contain the chemical triclosan.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 2, 2013 3:33 PM

'Wolf-safe' zone leads to modern ways to control predator

As long as wolves have been making their comeback, biologists and ranchers have had a decidedly Old West option for dealing with those that develop a taste for beef: Shoot to kill. But for the past year, Oregon has been a "wolf-safe" zone, with ranchers turning to more modern, nonlethal ways to protect livestock.