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Greater Minnesota

Fire near Ely slowing down

Fire near Ely slowing down

As firefighters continue to battle the wildfire south of Ely, authorities have lifted the evacuation order within city limits.
by Jon Collins

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Pesticide drift confirmed from some Minnesota farm fields

Pesticide drift confirmed from some Minnesota farm fields

People in some Minnesota communities are routinely exposed to pesticide drift from nearby farm fields, according to a new study released Thursday. The chemical in question, a commonly used fungicide called chlorothalonil, is under increasing scrutiny.
by Dan Gunderson

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BP oil spill residue found on pelicans in Minn.

BP oil spill residue found on pelicans in Minn.

Researchers for the state Department of Natural Resources have found evidence of petroleum compounds and the chemical used to clean up the oil in the eggs of pelicans nesting in Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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In Wadena, teen's instincts saved children's lives

In Wadena, teen's instincts saved children's lives

On June 17, 2010, a dangerous tornado swept through Wadena, Minn., and destroyed a large swath of the town. The local historical society later collected the stories of Wadena residents who lived through the storm. This essay was written by Mariah Wood, who was working as a lifeguard at the community pool on that day.

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Jennie-O wants to raise more turkeys in Minn. barns

Jennie-O wants to raise more turkeys in Minn. barns

The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners is weighing whether to allow turkey producer Jennie-O to raise thousands more birds in barns at five of its existing sites. Some residents are critical of Jennie-O's plans.

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Postal Service will keep rural post offices open

Postal Service will keep rural post offices open

The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service sought Wednesday to tamp down concern over wide-scale cuts, revealing it will seek to keep thousands of rural post offices open with shorter hours.

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Job fairs are good politics, but unlikely to lead to work

Job fairs are good politics, but unlikely to lead to work

National unemployment figures are still high and with an upcoming election, members of Congress are organizing job fairs back in their home districts. While these fairs might make good politics, they don't often lead to jobs.
by Dan Kraker

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High tech transit emerging in the woods

High tech transit emerging in the woods

Increasing demand and uncertain budgets have rural Minnesota transit systems looking to combine technology and personal service to become more efficient.
by Jennifer Vogel

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