Duluth prepares for tall ships festivalJuly 26, 2010 4:57 PMThe city of Duluth is preparing for big crowds this week as nine tall ships from across North America and Europe sail into the harbor, bringing a piece of sailing history to the Twin Ports.
First ever gypsy moth caterpillar in Minn. confirmedJuly 24, 2010 5:04 PMMinnesota agriculture officials have confirmed the first-ever sighting of a gypsy moth caterpillar in the state -- in Duluth. It's a disturbing discovery that hints at threats of deforestation in coming years.
Dairy farmers in Wis., Minn. have strong monthJuly 23, 2010 6:42 AMDairy farmers in Wisconsin and Minnesota continue to outpace last year's levels of milk production.
The St. Croix River: Balancing nature with developmentJuly 22, 2010 3:54 PMBy Stephanie HemphillThe scenic character of the St. Croix River has made it a magnet for rapid development -- and the pollution that comes with it. The job of cleaning up the St. Croix largely falls to local officials, who are looking for more ways to balance development with conservation.
Cambria silo saga full of twists and turnsJuly 22, 2010 10:36 AMChanging face of a pop-can silo between Le Sueur and St. Peter, Minn., has been an ongoing saga for residents, MnDOT and the local county board of appeals.
Duluth Metals signs $130M deal to study copper miningJuly 21, 2010 5:56 PMBy Bob KelleherEly-based Duluth Metals has signed a partnership with international copper mining company Antofagasta to help pave the way for an underground copper nickel project.
Test of new mining technique set for Minn. manganese depositJuly 21, 2010 3:30 PMBy Tom RobertsonTest mining is set to begin in central Minnesota this fall on what could be one of the largest manganese deposits in North America -- which is sitting right underneath the small town of Emily.
Play4min 15secRochester transplants find common culture in cricketJuly 21, 2010 3:00 AMBy Elizabeth BaierThe Rochester Cricket Association, which is holding its first-ever tournament this month. Mayo Clinic and IBM have been recruiting workers from all over the world, including many cricket-playing nations.
Play3min 36secWorries in Wadena as residents opt not to rebuildJuly 13, 2010 6:11 PMBy Tom RobertsonPlenty of signs are visible of recovery in Wadena, but some fear that some tornado victims may choose not to return to their neighborhoods.
Body of missing boater found in central MinnesotaJuly 13, 2010 5:53 PMThe body of a boater missing since Friday afternoon has been recovered by the Crow Wing County sheriff's dive team in about 50 feet of water on Bay Lake.