Community plans rally to oppose Prairie Island expansionNovember 26, 2009 6:00 PMBy Elizabeth BaierMembers of the Prairie Island Indian Community will rally this Friday morning to oppose the expansion of a nearby power plant.
Mpls garbage incinerator's plan for expansion hits snagNovember 25, 2009 9:01 AMBy Elizabeth DunbarA garbage incinerator in downtown Minneapolis that wants to expand its burning capacity faces another hurdle.
Study finds chemicals widespread in Minn. watersNovember 25, 2009 3:00 AMBy Dan GundersonMinnesota scientists say it appears endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pharmaceuticals are found in even the most pristine lakes in the state.
Farm runoff in 41 watersheds feeding MississippiNovember 24, 2009 4:07 PMThe U.S. Department of Agriculture says it aims to stop agricultural runoff in from ending up in the Mississippi River.
Dissolved copper may be causing rusting of Duluth harbor steelNovember 23, 2009 6:50 PMBy Bob KelleherA new study of rusting steel supports in the Duluth-Superior harbor points to dissolved copper in the water as a contributing factor.
Air quality advisory issued for Twin Cities, RochesterNovember 23, 2009 4:05 PMBy Elizabeth DunbarThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said poor air quality in the Twin Cities and Rochester could affect some people through Tuesday.
Duluth news briefs: Voracious fish, ballast rules and mining delaysNovember 23, 2009 8:04 AMBy Bob KelleherA roundup of recent news from the Duluth area.
Five at 8 – 11/23/09: Consider the sourceNovember 23, 2009 2:20 AMA Ronstadt rouser. Does audio have an inferiority complex? In search of... Whisky. National Park Traveler on Voyageurs. The wave. Do you know what is in your water?
Builders prepare for stricter rules on lead paintNovember 23, 2009 12:00 AMBy Jessica MadorEven though lead paint has been banned since 1978, it's still a problem -- especially in older homes. Starting next spring, Minnesota builders and remodelers will have to comply with new federal guidelines for preventing lead contamination.
Are too many forests being cut down for biomass?November 21, 2009 12:00 PMForests are a treasure trove of limbs and bark that can be made into alternative fuels and some worry the increasing trend of using that logging debris will make those materials too scarce, harming the woodlands.