Ash borer found in more trees in St. PaulJune 1, 2009 1:56 PMBy Tim NelsonThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it has found dozens more trees infested with the emerald ash borer in St. Paul.
Public open houses announced concerning emerald ash borerJune 1, 2009 7:05 AMBy Jessica MadorThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture will hold two open houses on the emerald ash borer in the coming days. The destructive beetle was discovered in St. Paul in mid-May.
Waste site's transition to park nearly completeMay 31, 2009 7:00 AMAfter years of work, a hazardous materials site in Swift Falls is nearly cleaned up, and officials are turning the three-acre site into a park along the Chippewa River.
Lake's 'infested' status affects anglers, boatersMay 30, 2009 11:33 AMAnglers and boaters must follow stricter rules on Lake Winnibigoshish near Deer River after it was designated "infested waters."
PUC pulls plug on coal gasification plantMay 28, 2009 4:10 PMBy Bob KelleherThe Public Utilities Commission has pulled the plug on a proposed Iron Range coal gasification power plant.
Report: Drought conditions expand in MinnesotaMay 28, 2009 9:47 AMToday's new U.S. Drought Monitor shows dryness expanding westward from the Twin Cities metro.
Play53min 54secThe science of tornadoesMay 26, 2009 3:49 PMBy Paul HuttnerA team of tornado researchers is currently roaming the Great Plains, in the middle of the most ambitious attempt ever to determine the origin, evolution, and structure of tornadoes. Their hope is to increase the accuracy of forecasts and warnings.
Play7min 51secPlans for Prairie Island nuclear plant face oppositionMay 26, 2009 3:00 PMBy Stephanie HemphillXcel Energy is asking the government for permission to extend the life of its Prairie Island plant, increase the amount of power it generates, and store more nuclear waste on site. Some of the plant's neighbors are opposed to expanding waste storage so close to their homes.
Slideshow: The Prairie Island nuclear facilityMay 26, 2009 1:46 PMThe Prairie Island nuclear facility.
Burning restrictions eased in northern MinnesotaMay 26, 2009 7:23 AMBy Bob KelleherState fire officials are lifting burning restrictions in most central and northern Minnesota counties today. Officials say the spring greenup has moved north, while rain has replenished some of the lacking moisture.