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July 22, 2016 4:00 AM

Wildflowers planted to aid bees may be crippling them

Farm country wildflowers planted by governments and nonprofits meant to help pollinators may be inadvertently harming them. Researchers say a bee-killing pesticide carried by wind or water from farms is landing in the wildflowers.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 21, 2016 11:52 PM

MN delegates think Trump has chance in state that went for Ventura

Even though Minnesota hasn't voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1972, RNC delegates remain hopeful about Trump's chances.

by Brian Bakst

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July 21, 2016 7:00 AM

Minnesota must do more to cut greenhouse gas linked to climate change

The Next Generation Energy Act set goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2015, 2025 and 2050. But the state missed its 2015 target and isn't on track to meet the other goals.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 21, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A night market, alternate histories and poetry in focus

This week on Art Hounds: Capitol art, ephemeral poetry and the Little Mekong Night Market.

by Marianne Combs

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July 21, 2016 4:00 AM

Could Cleveland be a stop in 2018 Minnesota governor's race?

Potential statewide candidates make most of national convention, subtly. Some believe Minnesota's next Republican gubernatorial candidate is among them this week in Cleveland.

by Brian Bakst

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July 20, 2016 12:59 PM

Minnesota moves towards banning dangerous synthetic opioids

Synthetic opioids called U-47700 and W-18 were developed by pharmaceutical companies as research chemicals.

by Jon Collins

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July 20, 2016 10:35 AM

Appetites: Unusual farmers market finds

Author Beth Dooley gives some tips on getting the most out of your farmers market experience.

by Tom Crann

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July 20, 2016 8:56 AM

Thorogood to play Minnesota Zoo

Singer and guitar hero George Thorogood is known for his hard-driving live shows.

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July 20, 2016 8:28 AM

Heat wave could set all-time record for electricity demand

This week's heat wave could set an all-time record for electricity demand, and burden the electrical infrastructure, as people set air conditioners on full blast.

by Jon Collins