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October 20, 2011 3:17 PM

In BWCA, new growth blooms even as hot spots still burn

More than a month after the Pagami Creek Fire ripped through a slice of the most popular area in the canoe area, signs of life are beginning to show.

by Dan Kraker

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October 20, 2011 9:11 AM

Political battle could follow discovery of invasive carp DNA in Twin Cities

A National Park Service biologist says testing by an Indiana lab has confirmed that invasive silver carp have swum up the Mississippi as far as Lock and Dam No. 1.

by Tim Nelson

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October 19, 2011 9:15 PM

City council closer to easing requirements on solar panel installations

St. Paul is a step closer to approving zoning ordinance amendments that city council members say will make the process of installing solar panels easier.

by Rupa Shenoy

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October 19, 2011 9:07 PM

Study predicts less severe Great Lakes water loss

Climate change probably won't reduce Great Lakes water levels as much as experts have predicted.

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October 19, 2011 8:23 PM

More die of mesothelioma than previously reported

A study of workers in the state's iron mine industry finds that more people have died of mesothelioma than previously reported.

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October 19, 2011 7:19 PM

Officals urge proper disposal of medications, drugs

A public education campaign is underway to encourage proper disposal of expired or unwanted medications.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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October 19, 2011 5:34 PM

Army Corps reduces power on Asian carp barrier

Authorities are reducing power on an electric barrier designed to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.

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October 19, 2011 5:24 PM

Duluth-banded eagle a tribute to troops

The Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory banded its first mature bald eagle in a tribute to troops stationed in Afghanistan.

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October 19, 2011 11:23 AM

Researchers use robots to track invasive carp

Researchers at the University of Minnesota and two other schools will use a $2 million grant to develop robotic boats that track radio-tagged carp.

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October 17, 2011 8:10 PM

Areas reopened on Superior National Forest

The U.S. Forest Service is reopening some areas of the Superior National Forest for public use.

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