Play4min 14secUrban farming finding increased interest in Twin CitiesJuly 1, 2009 2:19 PMBy Dan OlsonWe're entering the peak season for Minnesota-grown fruits, vegetables and other produce, and a small but growing amount of the state's food is coming from urban farmers.
Play4min 08secFarm runoff blamed for town's contaminated waterJune 29, 2009 2:15 PMBy Tom RobertsonThe water supply in the city of Park Rapids is contaminated with nitrates, and many suspect the source is the fertilizer used on local farm fields.
Great Lakes wolves returning to endangered listJune 29, 2009 11:01 AMBy John Flesher, Associated PressSeveral environmental groups said Monday they reached an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore federal protections for wolves in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Legacy Amendment tax increase takes effect this weekJune 29, 2009 6:08 AMBy Jessica MadorThis week marks the beginning of sales tax collections for the Legacy Amendment, which dedicates a steady stream of funding from a sales tax increase for the environment and the arts.
Pollution agency may have cleanup solution for Winona Superfund siteJune 26, 2009 5:08 PMBy Sea StachuraThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency may have found a way to completely clean-up a Superfund site in Winona.
New firewood rules for Minn. national forestsJune 26, 2009 4:57 PMOfficials are implementing new rules on firewood used in Minnesota's national forests to try to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer.
Southeast Minn. watershed gets federal funds for conservationJune 26, 2009 4:33 PMBy Sea StachuraThe Whitewater Watershed in southeast Minnesota will get $300,000 for conservation from the federal government.
Zebra mussels found in Alexandria lakeJune 25, 2009 4:22 PMBy Sea StachuraInvasive zebra mussels have been found in Lake Le Homme Dieu in Alexandria. A resident found the invasive species attached to a coffee can in the water.
New sewage treatment system could help clean Minnesota lakesJune 25, 2009 3:00 PMBy Dan GundersonA Minnesota company is testing a new sewage treatment system it says could help protect lakes and wetlands.
Pawlenty opposes climate change billJune 25, 2009 12:06 PMBy Stephanie HemphillGov. Tim Pawlenty says a climate change bill moving through Congress would make energy more expensive and do little to address the threat of climate change.