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Greater Minnesota

Birds, bugs and climate change

Birds, bugs and climate change

Many bird species are in decline across North America, with decades of falling numbers. In western Minnesota, researchers are examining the link between climate change, birds and the insects they eat.
by Dan Gunderson

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Cruise ship company that visited Duluth to leave the Great Lakes

Cruise ship company that visited Duluth to leave the Great Lakes

American Queen Voyages, a cruise ship company that made two stops in Duluth this summer, has announced its plans to pull out of the Great Lakes starting next year. The move comes amid a surge in growth for the cruise industry on the Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
by Dan Kraker

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MnDOT eyes autonomous vehicles to close transportation gaps, improve safety

MnDOT eyes autonomous vehicles to close transportation gaps, improve safety

The state has helped fund and oversee three pilot projects to explore how the technology might improve transportation access and safety. And it’s urging developers to conduct their own pilots in the state, where they can navigate winter weather and rural roadways.
by Catharine Richert and Megan Burks

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Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

Artist residency program launches in Northwoods

New York artists Brad Kahlhamer and Waverly Bergwin become the inaugural residents of a new artist residency program at Minnesota’s Nemeth Art Center, using the rural setting to create unique works of art for an exhibition in July.
by Alex V. Cipolle and Ben Hovland

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More unhealthy air in southern, central Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues

More unhealthy air in southern, central Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues

The air quality alert is in effect for most of the lower half of the state through midnight. Everyone in southern Minnesota is advised to limit time outdoors and exercise.
by Emily Bright, Sven Sundgaard and Amy Felegy

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Minnesota native competes on Hulu's 'Secret Chef'

Minnesota native competes on Hulu's 'Secret Chef'

Josh Walbolt is a private chef in New Jersey who grew up in Elk River, Minn. He competed against nine other contestants on the new reality show.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota sets record for most air quality alerts in a season

Minnesota sets record for most air quality alerts in a season

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued a record 23rd air quality alert of the year Tuesday morning, as yet another round of smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts across southern and eastern parts of the state.
by Olivia Stevens

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