Still no chronic wasting in Minn. deer testsMarch 25, 2011 1:12 PMThe state's search for additional evidence of chronic wasting disease continues to come up empty.
Play53min 54secAmerican RadioWorks: No Place for a WomanMarch 25, 2011 9:17 AMMidday presents an encore broadcast of the American RadioWorks documentary, "No Place for a Woman." It recounts the women who endured abuse and harrassment while working in the male-dominated iron ore mines in northern Minnesota. A group of these women filed the nation's first sexual harrassment class action lawsuit that helped change the American workplace forever.
Bill weakens rules on mining pollution in wild rice-inhabited watersMarch 22, 2011 4:23 PMBy Stephanie HemphillHigh-profile mining projects proposed for northern Minnesota are prompting a fight at the Legislature over water quality rules for wild rice.
USDA funds research on crops and climate changeMarch 21, 2011 6:04 AMBy Steve Karnowski, Associated PressThe federal government is investing $60 million in three major studies on the effects of climate change on crops and forests to help ensure farmers and foresters can continue producing food and timber while trying to limit the impact of a changing environment.
Deal reached to lift wolf protections in 2 statesMarch 18, 2011 1:38 PMFacing mounting pressure from Congress, wildlife advocates and the U.S. Department of Interior on Friday reached an agreement to lift gray wolf protections in Montana and Idaho and allow hunting of the predators to resume.
Play53min 53secHow bad is the nuclear crisis in Japan?March 17, 2011 9:53 AMThe United States has authorized the evacuation of U.S. citizens from Japan in light of the nuclear crisis there. What dangers does the situtation there pose?
St. Paul mayor to unveil large solar installationMarch 17, 2011 8:16 AMThe installation of a large collection of solar panels atop the St. Paul RiverCentre is complete.
House committee approves change to lottery funds lawMarch 17, 2011 6:29 AMBy Stephanie HemphillA House committee voted along party lines Wednesday night to change the law that says Environmental Trust Fund money, which is made up of lottery proceeds, should be used to supplement, not supplant, traditional funding.
Play3min 56secDNR under fire for management of trust fund for Minn. schoolsMarch 16, 2011 4:26 PMBy Bob KelleherA trust fund for Minnesota schools will likely balloon if the state approves nickel-copper mining on the Iron Range. But critics say the fund isn't generating as much money as it should.
More strict emissions standards at Minn. power plants under proposed ruleMarch 16, 2011 2:56 PMBy Stephanie HemphillAll of Minnesota's power plants will have to meet new standards for emissions of mercury and other toxic pollution under a rule proposed by the federal government Wednesday.