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Authorities searching for person who left threats, fatally shot dog at home near Mankato

Deputies were called to a home near Mankato and found that a medium-sized, mixed-breed female dog had been fatally shot on the deck. The dog’s owner and another nearby resident reported finding threatening notes.
by MPR News Staff

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Small solutions to the big phosphorus water quality challenge

Small solutions to the big phosphorus water quality challenge

High levels of phosphorus and nitrogen flow north in the Red River, contributing to increasing algae blooms in Lake Winnipeg. A project in a small northwestern Minnesota town shows the possibilities and challenges of fixing water quality across borders.
by Dan Gunderson

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Duluth’s ‘Cheerio Challenge’ gathers over 800 boxes, raises $50K

Duluth’s ‘Cheerio Challenge’ gathers over 800 boxes, raises $50K

Duluth residents have collected more than 800 boxes of Cheerios and raised over $50,000 for area food shelves, a viral response to the ongoing Cargill controversy on Duluth’s Park Point.
by Dan Kraker

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Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

A proposal to install a barrier to prevent invasive carp from moving up the Mississippi River got a surprise boost this week. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council makes recommendations on how to spend money from a dedicated sales tax.
by Kirsti Marohn

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How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands

How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands

For over a century, the Band has maintained the United States government disregarded a treaty agreement when it took a portion of Upper Red Lake and land around it. Recent events involving the tribe’s relationship with the state DNR sped up the tribe’s decision to reclaim the lands around Upper Red Lake.
by Melissa Olson

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