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Greater Minnesota

Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Having faced tough opponents all season, many Minnesota High School athletes are now facing one they didn't expect: a historic winter storm. Some of the competitors in the state tournament for girls’ gymnastics and hockey hit the road early to make sure they got to St. Paul in time.
by Nicole Ki

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Judge restricts trapping to protect Minnesota's threatened lynx

Judge restricts trapping to protect Minnesota's threatened lynx

A federal judge has ordered Minnesota wildlife managers to restrict traps that can inadvertently harm the threatened Canada lynx. The ruling ends a 15-year dispute over wildlife trapping in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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Eat, fillet, love: Advocates seek more respect for Minnesota's underappreciated fish

Eat, fillet, love: Advocates seek more respect for Minnesota's underappreciated fish

Advocates for native species currently designated as rough fish — from redhorse suckers to bigmouth buffalo — say they provide many ecological benefits. Some also face threats and may need additional regulations.
by Kirsti Marohn

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These Minnesotans farm ice — and it’s drawing climbers from across the U.S.

These Minnesotans farm ice — and it’s drawing climbers from across the U.S.

Ice farming is the art and science of making climbing ice on cliffs. Minnesota has three city-owned parks with volunteer-run ice farming systems for climbing, more than any other state in the country.
by Dan Kraker

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Mining companies finalize joint venture to pursue copper-nickel mines

Mining companies finalize joint venture to pursue copper-nickel mines

PolyMet Mining and Teck American, which have worked on separate copper-nickel mining projects in northern Minnesota for more than a decade, have officially combined to form a new joint venture called NewRange Copper Nickel.
by Dan Kraker

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Round Lake-Brewster schools return to voters with a $30.48 million for buildings

Round Lake-Brewster schools return to voters with a $30.48 million for buildings

This week the Round Lake-Brewster School District is asking voters to approve a $30.48 million bond referendum to address building needs — for the second time. School officials say with inflation raising the cost of living, it’s harder to get such bonds passed.
by Hannah Yang

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