Fish mercury levels might not be that dangerous say researchersJune 22, 2009 5:14 PMBy Dan GundersonResearchers at the University of North Dakota say there's new evidence that mercury levels in fish are not as dangerous as previously thought.
Public meeting to discuss Cass Lake Superfund site cleanupJune 22, 2009 10:24 AMBy Elizabeth BaierThe Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting Tuesday to update residents on cleanup plans at the St. Regis Paper Superfund site near Cass Lake.
Play3min 53secThe state of the state's bridgesJune 22, 2009 9:35 AMCrews are cleaning debris out of the Mississippi River Monday morning following the demolition of the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis. Minnesota's bridges have been under increased scrutiny ever since the I-35W bridge collapse in August 2007.
Meeting tonight to discuss fate of ammunition plantJune 22, 2009 7:39 AMBy Tim NelsonA public hearing tonight will discuss options for the old Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant.
Play3min 36secRep. Peterson brawling over ethanol expansionJune 18, 2009 5:14 PMBy Mark SteilAgricultural leaders in the U.S. House continue to negotiate today on legislation designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow climate change. Minnesota congressman Collin Peterson, is leading a group of lawmakers from rural districts who are threatening to block the legislation.
Play53min 54secChevron and the Sierra Club debate energy policyJune 18, 2009 9:25 AMChevron CEO Dave O'Reilly and the executive director of the Sierra Club, Carl Pope, address oil prices and renewable energy alternatives at the Commonwealth Club of California.
U of M researcher warns of hunting's impact on lionsJune 18, 2009 8:40 AMBy Stephanie HemphillA big cat expert at the University of Minnesota says trophy hunting is depleting the lion and cougar populations in Africa and the western U.S.
Play4min 20secExperts say re-timing traffic signals could reduce pollution, travel timesJune 18, 2009 3:00 AMBy Dan OlsonMany of the 2,000 traffic signals in the Twin Cities haven't been reset in years, causing traffic back-ups, which in turn create pollution problems.
Researcher: Trophy hunting hurts big cat populationsJune 17, 2009 4:47 PMBy Stephanie HemphillA big cat expert at the University of Minnesota says trophy hunting is depleting the lion and cougar populations in Africa and the western U.S.
$37 million in stimulus funds awarded to Minnesota citiesJune 17, 2009 2:03 PMBy Madeleine BaranThe Minnesota Public Facilities Authority has awarded $37.2 million for projects to strengthen municipal infrastructures for drinking water and wastewater treatment through Minnesota.