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Greater Minnesota

Forest managers defend decisions in BWCA fire

Forest managers defend decisions in BWCA fire

Rains in northeastern Minnesota have muffled the Pagami Creek fire for the time being. Forest managers are using the breathing space to look back at how they've handled the fire so far -- and to justify their actions to local critics.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Dayton to name new Minnesota mining coordinator

Gov. Mark Dayton plans to fill a new position of Minnesota mining coordinator, who would serve as a first point of contact for questions on state mining regulations.

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Research goes into boosting nutritional value of pulse crops for developing countries

Research goes into boosting nutritional value of pulse crops for developing countries

A group of North Dakota researchers are looking for ways to make the plants known as pulse crops more nutritious, and a source of essential nutrients for people in developing countries.
by Dan Gunderson

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MPCA approves air permit for taconite plant expansion

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has approved an air pollution permit for a major expansion at U.S. Steel's taconite plant in Keewatin on the Iron Range. The company is venturing into new territory as it promises to control the increased mercury emissions that will come from new production.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Emerging biotechnology offers hope for struggling timber industry

Emerging biotechnology offers hope for struggling timber industry

As collapsed segments of Minnesota's timber industry struggle to recover from the national slump in new home construction, the state could see an increase use of timber resources by biotechnology firms.
by Tom Robertson

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County board asks to reconsider wind turbine project

The Goodhue County Board is among the groups calling on the state's Public Utilities Commission to reconsider a wind project in southeastern Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Vikings supporters rally for new stadium

As the Minnesota Vikings began the 2011 regular season in San Diego Sunday, supporters rallied for a new stadium back in Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Closures ordered as BWCA forest fire grows

A forest fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area near Ely has grown to about 4,500 acres.

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