Greater Minnesota

Court upholds air permit for proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine
The Minnesota Court of Appeals Monday upheld a key air permit for the proposed mine formerly known as PolyMet, but several other key permits have either been revoked or sent back to state agencies for additional work.
Minnesota counties stand to lose millions after Supreme Court ruling
In Minnesota, tax-forfeited properties generate millions of dollars that local governments use to run their operations, according to an analysis of public records by MPR News, APM Reports and the APM Research Lab.  
Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer
Farmers across the state want the Department of Natural Resources to do more to curb damage from large herds of white-tailed deer. A DNR official said it would be difficult for the state to compensate farmers for all wildlife losses. But agency staff are drafting regulatory proposals to address the deer problem that they could unveil during the upcoming legislative session.
Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent
There's no evidence yet that invasive carp are reproducing in Minnesota. Still, some environmental advocates say the DNR should move quicker to stop invasive carp from establishing a permanent presence here.
Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR
Deer hunters are gathering in northern Minnesota this week to vent their frustrations about a lackluster hunting season and direct their ire at the animals they believe are to blame for a demise in their beloved tradition — the state’s thriving population of grey wolves.
Protect, serve — and paddle? Ely tries North Woods pitch to recruit new cops
The city of Ely — the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area — has taken a creative approach to a statewide and national issue, by offering a $3,800 canoe package to help recruit and retain badly needed police officers.
Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new, enforceable limits on some PFAS that are much lower than the state’s current advisory limits. If they’re adopted, about a dozen Minnesota cities likely will need to install treatment systems or find a new water source.