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Archeologist says findings are significant

Archaeologists have discovered artifacts in northern Minnesota that may date back as far as 14,000 years. One of the participants in the dig says the findings are significant.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Science Museum puts race under the microscope

Science Museum puts race under the microscope

The Science Museum of Minnesota has launched an exhibition that attempts to deconstruct one of America's thorniest issues -- race.
by Chris Roberts

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The top 10 medical stories of 2006

The top 10 medical stories of 2006

This year has had more than its share of health and medical topics in the news. From E.coli outbreaks to polonium poisoning, high-profile strokes to pandemic predictions, many of the medical stories of the past year have approached near-biblical proportion. MPR's Tom Crann consulted Dr. Jon Hallberg for his pick of the top 10.

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Low level of Lake Superior raises concern and costs

Low level of Lake Superior raises concern and costs

The level of Lake Superior recently hit an all-time low--at least in recorded history. That's making trouble for boaters, and especially for the big ore freighters.
by Bob Kelleher

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Trash trouble: After e-recycling law, more illegal dumping

Trash trouble: After e-recycling law, more illegal dumping

Nearly six months after Minnesota barred old televisions and computer monitors from landfills, leaders in some counties are finding the waste in rivers, ditches, wooded areas and trash bins.

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Study shows corn price winners and losers

Study shows corn price winners and losers

Rising corn prices are producing a variety of results in agriculture. One group which could suffer is livestock producers.
by Mark Steil

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Spreading the word about manure

Spreading the word about manure

More farmers are using manure to beat the high cost of commercial fertilizer. The practice brings with it environmental issues.
by Mark Steil

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Among the lions

Among the lions

Lion behavior expert Craig Packer talks about his latest research into why large predators are attacking humans more frequently.

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The storm over the stormwater garden

The storm over the stormwater garden

Duluth's Bayfront Park could have a new attraction. It's a storm water garden -- a series of artistically-constructed wetlands to treat water running off the hillside. But not everyone is convinced it's the best use of the land.

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Reseeding the prairie

Reseeding the prairie

The number of prairie areas in Minnesota is slowly increasing. Each fall the state reseeds hundreds of acres of marginal farmland and other parcels of land with native prairie plants.
by Mark Steil

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