The state of Minnesota owns more than 6,000 acres of land targeted for copper mining, and stands to collect $2.5 billion in royalties in the coming decades if two mining projects go ahead, according to a new analysis.
The shrinking population of moose in Minnesota is a growing concern among hunters, scientists, conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts. A proposed research project to study why Minnesota's moose population is on the decline is on the chopping block.
Officials with the National Weather Service in La Crosse are looking for volunteers in Minnesota,Wisconsin and Iowa to help spot some of that severe weather when it hits this year.
An environmental group has asked Minnesota regulators to take a the privately held international organization behind PolyMet Mining Corporation before approving any permits for its planned sulfide mining operation.
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Bob Kelleher, who covers northeast Minnesota for Minnesota Public Radio News, discusses important stories on his beat during Morning edition with Cathy Wurzer
Only about one in four eligible Minnesota seniors receives Food Support, according to the state Department of Human Services. Outreach efforts all over the state aim to convince more seniors to enroll.