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Greater Minnesota

Expected precipitation won't end drought

Minnesota may see some drought relief in February, March and April, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center.
by Mark Steil

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SE Minn. wind project that could harm eagles moves ahead

SE Minn. wind project that could harm eagles moves ahead

Federal officials have given a developer the green light to move ahead with a controversial wind project in southeastern Minnesota that, if approved, would be the first time a wind farm has been given permission to legally kill bald eagles.
by Elizabeth Baier

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2 men indicted in N Minn. bank robbery

Two northern Minnesota men have been indicted in connection with the armed robbery of a Kelliher bank.

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Duluth icebreaker keeps winter maritime traffic moving

Duluth icebreaker keeps winter maritime traffic moving

Believe it or not, there are still ships on the Great Lakes headed for Duluth even though the harbor there is clotted with ice. Their routes are made possible by the Coast Guard Cutter Alder.
by Dan Kraker

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White Earth Nation vote could end 'blood quantum' tribal membership requirement

White Earth Nation vote could end 'blood quantum' tribal membership requirement

The White Earth Band of Ojibwe in northwestern Minnesota could become the first member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe to revise its constitution and completely change the rules for who can be a tribal member.
by Tom Robertson

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Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Residents in far southeastern Minnesota will have a chance to learn about the spread of emerald ash borer at a meeting tonight at the La Crescent City Hall.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Lagging pull-tab revenue draws state Capitol scrutiny

Lagging pull-tab revenue draws state Capitol scrutiny

You might have thought the discussion of a new Vikings stadium at the Capitol was over last May. But the financing plan for the new stadium is off to a slow start, and the House Commerce Committee will assess its progress this week at the Capitol.
by Tim Nelson

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Court sides with tribe on casino revenue-sharing dispute

Court sides with tribe on casino revenue-sharing dispute

A federal appeals court ruled today that the Fond du Lac Ojibwe Band does not have to share revenues with the city of Duluth from its downtown casino.
by Dan Kraker

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High Minn. land prices force aspiring farmers to sidelines

High Minn. land prices force aspiring farmers to sidelines

High land prices are making it difficult for young farmers. In one of the most volatile and expensive land markets in history, they generally don't have the financial resources to compete with established producers or investors. For those seeking a start, just renting a few acres is daunting.
by Mark Steil

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DNR extends elk hunt until Jan. 20

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is extending the hunting season for elk in northwestern Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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