Despite hundreds of traps, ash borers still elusiveJuly 24, 2009 3:22 PMBy Steven JohnIt's been more than two months since an emerald ash borer infestation was first discovered in Minnesota, and so far, there has been little physical evidence indicating the beetles have spread.
Play53min 53secFighting the emerald ash borerJuly 24, 2009 12:00 AMDirector of Science and Quality at Rainbow Treecare, Dr. John Lloyd joins Midday for an update on the emerald ash borer, and to take listener questions about Minnesota trees.
Group opposes Leech Lake oil pipelineJuly 23, 2009 3:36 PMBy Stephanie HemphillA grassroots group on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is mounting a petition campaign against a proposed oil pipeline.
Play3min 53secFees to clear lakefront vegetation could tripleJuly 23, 2009 7:00 AMBy Dan GundersonThousands of Minnesotans get permits every year to clear aquatic vegetation from their beach front property, but next year, the cost of those permits could triple.
Play4min 12secHome-based wind turbines not living up to the hypeJuly 23, 2009 3:00 AMBy Mark SteilIndependent studies of home-based wind turbines show they often fail to generate as much electricity as their makers claim they will. The poor performance has led to customer complaints and government scrutiny of the industry.
Obama's health care campaign hits MinnesotaJuly 21, 2009 4:53 PMBy Tim PugmirePresident Barack Obama has mobilized his campaign organization in Minnesota and other states to help build support for health care legislation.
Wisconsin hangs 7,000 emerald ash borer trapsJuly 21, 2009 7:52 AMThe Wisconsin Agriculture Department says it has hung nearly 7,000 sticky, purple traps in ash trees across the state in search of the emerald ash borer.
Study: Twin Cities residents exposed to chemicals; effects uncertainJuly 21, 2009 6:43 AMThe state Health Department will present the findings of its study of human exposure to perfluorochemicals at two public meetings this week.
Sewer line under Mississippi River being replacedJuly 20, 2009 2:51 PMBy Elizabeth BaierWork is scheduled to begin later this month to replace an aging sewer pipe that runs under the Mississippi River from South St. Paul to St. Paul, officials have announced.
Play53min 54secIs Minnesota water safe to drink?July 20, 2009 1:52 PMBy Deborah SwackhamerDeborah Swackhamer, co-director of the University of Minnesota's Water Resources Center, answers questions about water in all its forms, and what the land of 10,000 lakes needs to know about the cleanliness of its water.