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Greater Minnesota

Miners learn more about mesothelioma study

About 70 miners and retired mine workers met in Eveleth with researchers from the U of M, who are studying why there's a high rate of mesothelioma on the Iron Range.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Zebra mussels found in Alexandria lake

Zebra mussels found in Alexandria lake

Invasive zebra mussels have been found in Lake Le Homme Dieu in Alexandria. A resident found the invasive species attached to a coffee can in the water.
by Sea Stachura

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Cass Lake residents continue waiting for Superfund cleanup

Cass Lake residents continue waiting for Superfund cleanup

Cass Lake residents heard an update this week from the Environmental Protection Agency on plans to clean up the St. Regis Superfund site.
by Tom Robertson

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Authorities ID 8-year-old electrocuted in Todd County

An 8-year-old boy was killed Monday night in central Minnesota after he apparently stepped into a shallow pool of electrified water, authorities said.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Golden Valley man dies in Itasca County car crash

A Golden Valley man died Monday afternoon in northern Minnesota after the driver of the car he was traveling in fell asleep at the wheel, authorities said.
by Elizabeth Baier

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New biomass plant up and running in Shakopee

A new energy plant that generates heat and electricity by exclusively burning natural products is up and running in Shakopee.

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One dead, one rescued after boat capsizes near Bemidji

One man died and another was rescued after their boat capsized on Little Sandy Lake north of Bemidji.

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Canoe accident kills Ripley man

A 46-year-old man has died in a canoe accident in Morrison County's Ripley township.

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No takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registry

No takers yet for Duluth domestic partner registry

Duluth's domestic partner registration program began today with little fanfare and even less turnout.
by Bob Kelleher

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Hermantown to host Hockey Day Minnesota games

Hermantown High School will be the site of three outdoor games during the 2010 Hockey Day Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Baier

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