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Snow geese pose dilemma for wildlife managers

Snow geese pose dilemma for wildlife managers

After more than a decade of intensive hunting pressure to trim the numbers of snow geese that fly through North Dakota and western Minnesota, the midcontinent population of the birds remains too high. The snow geese continue to threaten the fragile arctic coastline where they spend their summers.

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USDA program seeks to increase use of E-85 fuel

USDA program seeks to increase use of E-85 fuel

The federal government wants to increase production and use of a higher blend of ethanol fuel by giving financial assistance to gas stations that install more pumps for the fuel, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced.

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Farmers in Minn. tripled their income last year

Farmers in Minn. tripled their income last year

Based on a survey of 2,500 farms, the average farmer made almost $120,000. Rising grain and livestock prices were the main reason for the fat profits.
by Mark Steil

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State records a new high in reported STDs in 2010

Reports of chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea cases numbered more than 17,700 last year; there were more than 15,000 reports of chlamydia alone.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Sandbag dikes go up in Fargo-Moorhead as river nears crest

Sandbag dikes go up in Fargo-Moorhead as river nears crest

Volunteers and homeowners built sandbag dikes today in Fargo-Moorhead, preparing for a possible crest on the Red River this weekend. Despite the threat, many residents say this year's flood fight is less stressful than the past two. City officials are worried that homeowners are not taking the flood threat seriously.
by Dan Gunderson

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Bachmann rallies for deeper cuts in budget

Bachmann rallies for deeper cuts in budget

Bachmann said Democrats were dragging their heels and trying to avoid blame if the government is forced to close.
by Brett Neely

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Private group produces its own Vikings stadium plan

Website operator calls on the state to put proceeds from a racino towards debt service on a new stadium and for fans to pick up part of the cost with a $16 ticket surcharge.
by Tim Nelson

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To cut costs, more college students consider studying in the fast lane

To cut costs, more college students consider studying in the fast lane

As the cost of earning a college degree continues to increase, some students have found a way to lower their tuition bills: earn a four-year degree in three years.
by Tim Post

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