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July 28, 2010 7:57 PM

DNR investigates Lake Zumbro fish kill

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is trying to find out what killed hundreds of channel catfish in Lake Zumbro near Oronoco.

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July 28, 2010 7:34 PM

1 dead, 2 injured in bear attack at MT campground

At least one bear rampaged through a heavily occupied campground Wednesday near Yellowstone National Park in the middle of the night, killing one person and injuring two others during a terrifying attack that forced people to hide in their cars as an animal tore through tents.

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July 28, 2010 5:17 PM

Zebra mussels found in Lake Minnetonka

A local resident found some young zebra mussels in Lake Minnetonka, and the Department of Natural Resources says it's likely a population has been reproducing for at least a year.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 28, 2010 2:43 PM

Forest Service ordered to look into environmental effects of fire retardant

A federal judge in Montana has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to take a tougher look at the possibility that routinely dropping toxic fire retardant on wildfires from airplanes will kill endangered fish and plants.

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July 28, 2010 2:23 PM

Toxic pollution data available earlier than previous years

The federal government is providing information on toxic chemical pollution more quickly than it has in the past.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 28, 2010 10:41 AM

All the news from Northwestern Minnesota

The DNR sues a Minnesota township over housing construction too close to a lakeshore, a $360,000 training facility is being built for power line workers near Baudette, and Moorhead becomes one of about 50 Minnesota communities with ordinances punishing those who host parties knowing that underage drinking occurs. Reporter Dan Gunderson talks with host, Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer and Dan Gunderson

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July 28, 2010 6:44 AM

100 days of oil: Gulf life will never be the same

A hundred days ago, shop owner Cherie Pete was getting ready for a busy summer serving ice cream and po-boys to hungry fisherman. Local official Billy Nungesser was planning his wedding. Environmental activist Enid Sisskin was preparing a speech about the dangers of offshore drilling.

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July 28, 2010 5:00 AM

Ely's leaders need to ask for options on the cell tower

The law gives local communities say in the height of cell phone towers. That's leverage Ely should use.

by Paul and Susan Schurke

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July 27, 2010 7:14 AM

BP replaces CEO Hayward, reports $17 billion loss

American Robert Dudley will become BP PLC's first ever non-British chief executive, the company said Tuesday as it reported a record quarterly loss and set aside $32.2 billion to cover costs of the devastating Gulf of Mexico oil spill.