Greater Minnesota

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.
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.
The Goodhue County Board is among the groups calling on the state's Public Utilities Commission to reconsider a wind project in southeastern Minnesota.
As the Minnesota Vikings began the 2011 regular season in San Diego Sunday, supporters rallied for a new stadium back in Minnesota.
A forest fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area near Ely has grown to about 4,500 acres.
Report: DNA method helpful in seeking Asian carp
Federal officials promised to improve two crucial weapons in the fight to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.