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Nitrates are polluting Minnesota’s water. Environmental groups say the state isn’t doing enough
The public comment window will soon close on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s rules for protecting groundwater from nitrates, which can be detrimental to human health in large amounts.
First ‘craft cannabis’ products hit recreational dispensaries in Minnesota
Minnesota’s “craft cannabis” market is starting to take shape as the first few products from small, independent producers make it to dispensary shelves. But producers say testing is proving to be the biggest obstacle.
Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?
Climate change is pushing some birds to migrate earlier. Sharon Stiteler, blogger and birder known as “Birdchick,” joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain why and which species can safely weather inclement spring storms.
Feeding Our Future juror describes deliberations, bribery shock
A juror from the first Feeding Our Future fraud trial recounts deliberations, the shocking bribery attempt and the challenge of weighing the evidence.
Ag group heads to Minnesota Capitol to defend farm drainage systems
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is heading to the state Capitol Tuesday to make the case for a farming practice that is a flashpoint with environmental groups.
After negotiations, prayer camp near Whipple building to close midweek
A Lakota spiritual leader believes the camp broke “spiritual law” by situating the camp at a location understood and documented as a Dakota burial site. But camp leaders say they are looking for healing at the sacred site.