NOAA: Global warming already affecting MidwestJune 16, 2009 4:48 PMBy Stephanie HemphillA report from the federal government says the Midwest is already feeling the effects of global warming.
Target accused of illegal dumpingJune 16, 2009 6:43 AMCalifornia state and local officials are suing Minneapolis-based Target Corp., accusing the retailer of dumping hazardous waste in landfills around the state.
Play1min 13secResearchers developing disease-resistant American elmsJune 16, 2009 3:00 AMBy Dan GundersonMillions of American elm trees have been killed by Dutch elm disease. Researchers are developing disease resistant varieties from a few trees that survived.
Play5min 17secKoochiching County says wetland laws hinder economic developmentJune 15, 2009 3:00 PMBy Tom RobertsonNearly 80 percent of the land in Koochiching County is considered wetlands. Officials there say state and federal laws protecting the resource create big obstacles for economic development.
Groups sue over delisting of gray wolvesJune 15, 2009 12:43 PMBy John Flesher, Associated PressFive organizations are suing the federal government over its decision to remove about 4,000 gray wolves in the upper Great Lakes region from the endangered species list.
Spraying begins against gypsy moth in nothern MinnesotaJune 15, 2009 7:10 AMBy Bob KelleherSpraying is underway today along the north shore of Lake Superior to combat the gypsy moth, a pest that can defoliate large tracts of forest, hitting aspen and oak trees especially hard.
Klobuchar to introduce 'dig once' billJune 15, 2009 7:01 AMBy Tim PugmireSen. Amy Klobuchar has introduced legislation called the "dig once" bill, that would require the installation of underground broadband conduit in any federally-funded transportation project.
Wis. DNR: catch-and-release working too wellJune 14, 2009 12:00 AMWisconsin wildlife officials say bass catch-and-release might be working too well.
New pollution agency tool helps car buyers choose greenJune 12, 2009 5:44 PMBy Stephanie HemphillPeople buying a car now have a new tool to help figure out which are easiest on the environment.
Gone to the birdsJune 11, 2009 2:28 PMMidday covers the latest news and research on birds -- including habitat destruction, the effect of the ash borer, and the latest on the Red-headed Woodpecker.