Greater Minnesota

July 27, 2014 3:00 PM

In Lake of the Woods, growing algae blooms puzzle scientists

Scientists don't yet know exactly how much blooms have expanded, but early findings suggest the algae is getting thicker, likely due to a combination of climate change and decades-old pollution.

by John Enger

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July 27, 2014 3:00 PM

Around Lake of the Woods, the man camps are but a memory

Changing tastes, higher taxes, property values and overhead sunk many resorts, but Lake of the Woods resorts are holding strong.

by John Enger

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June 12, 2014 3:20 PM

Minn. program rewards farmers who keep pollutants from waterways

A Red River Valley farming operation became the first to be certified under the Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program, which rewards farmers who go the extra mile to reduce pollution.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 30, 2014 4:00 AM

Dayton walks fine line on mining as he seeks second term

Union members who are pushing for expanded mining say the governor needs to take a stronger stand in favor of mining or he could lose votes this fall. But taking that stand would put him at odds environmental groups.

by Tom Scheck

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May 22, 2014 8:40 PM

State cash brings counties new muscle in invasive species fight

A scattershot approach has long been a weak link in the fight to stop the lake-to-lake movement of zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and other species damaging Minnesota waterways. More help, though, is on the way.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 22, 2014 4:22 PM

Minnesota farmers race to finish corn planting

Minnesota farmers are racing to finish corn planting ahead of a key deadline set by the federal crop insurance program.

by The Associated Press

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May 22, 2014 4:18 PM

Man gets 30 years in Duluth landlord killing

Raymond Weeks, 42, pleaded guilty in March to intentional second-degree murder.

by The Associated Press

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May 16, 2014 11:02 AM

Harsh winter kills thousands of fish on Grand Lake

Because of the kill, the DNR is going to stock walleye in Grand Lake over the next three years.

by The Associated Press

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May 12, 2014 11:00 AM

50 train cars carrying coal derail in Cass County

The derailment did not involve any hazardous material and there were no injuries.

by The Associated Press

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May 9, 2014 4:00 AM

On eve of fishing opener, invasive species battle could make it hard to find live bait

Bait dealers say regulations designed to prevent the spread of invasive species are making it more difficult for them to collect the bait anglers want.

by Dan Gunderson

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