Zebra mussels found on docks in Medicine Lake, Minnesota DNR confirms
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Medicine Lake in Plymouth. A lakeshore property owner notified the DNR and Three Rivers Park District staff when a worker discovered one adult zebra mussel on a dock they were removing from the lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Medicine Lake in Plymouth. A lakeshore property owner notified the DNR and Three Rivers Park District staff when a worker discovered one adult zebra mussel on a dock they were removing from the lake
14-year-old with Hollywood ambitions debuts environmental documentary
A South High School freshman has been making movies since he was 10-years-old.
A South High School freshman has been making movies since he was 10-years-old.
Mille Lacs walleye season: No keepers, 21-day fishing ban
Walleye fishing will be catch-and-release only once again this summer on Mille Lacs Lake, meaning no keepers for the second straight year. The DNR announced this season’s walleye regulations on Tuesday as part of the ongoing effort to rebuild the walleye population on Mille Lacs.
Walleye fishing will be catch-and-release only once again this summer on Mille Lacs Lake, meaning no keepers for the second straight year. The DNR announced this season’s walleye regulations on Tuesday as part of the ongoing effort to rebuild the walleye population on Mille Lacs.
Minnesota DNR needs your help counting frogs and toads
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources needs your help counting the state’s frogs and toads. This year, some survey volunteers will use a new mobile app to submit field observations to the DNR.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources needs your help counting the state’s frogs and toads. This year, some survey volunteers will use a new mobile app to submit field observations to the DNR.
Mille Lacs Lake walleye quota hit, but season to remain open
The latest walleye harvest estimate on Mille Lacs Lake indicates anglers have surpassed the state’s 2016 walleye quota, but the Minnesota DNR says catch-and-release walleye season will remain open.
The latest walleye harvest estimate on Mille Lacs Lake indicates anglers have surpassed the state’s 2016 walleye quota, but the Minnesota DNR says catch-and-release walleye season will remain open.
Vote on 3 Parks and Trails Minnesota license plate finalists
Online voting is open to pick the winning design for a new Minnesota state parks and trails license plate. Three finalists were selected Monday, June 27: Dock, Tent and Itasca.
Online voting is open to pick the winning design for a new Minnesota state parks and trails license plate. Three finalists were selected Monday, June 27: Dock, Tent and Itasca.
Minneapolis and St. Paul have No. 1 and No. 2 park systems
Minneapolis and St. Paul have the No. 1 and No. 2 best park systems in the nation, according to the Trust for Public Land’s 2016 ParkScore index, which ranks the park systems of the 100 largest cities in the U.S. Last year, the Twin Cities tied for the No. 1 spot, but the tie was broken this year.
Minneapolis and St. Paul have the No. 1 and No. 2 best park systems in the nation, according to the Trust for Public Land’s 2016 ParkScore index, which ranks the park systems of the 100 largest cities in the U.S. Last year, the Twin Cities tied for the No. 1 spot, but the tie was broken this year.
Praise for St. Paul water, as charges come down in Flint water crisis
The Michigan attorney general has charged 3 government workers with misconduct and conspiracy to tamper with evidence for their roles in the Flint water crisis. In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton has spent the week focusing on water education and water quality, and Wednesday the spotlight was on the St. Paul water treatment plant, which EPA administrators have praised for being one of the best...
The Michigan attorney general has charged 3 government workers with misconduct and conspiracy to tamper with evidence for their roles in the Flint water crisis. In Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton has spent the week focusing on water education and water quality, and Wednesday the spotlight was on the St. Paul water treatment plant, which EPA administrators have praised for being one of the best...
Solar fields bring concerns, not excitement in Buffalo, Minn.
For 4 generations, change on Don Schmidt’s farm field in Wright County has been dictated by the sky, and by age. Schmidt will admit he's a little biased on this one, but he'd prefer the same sun that will cause corn to grow from his field not cause rows of solar panels to soon emerge from a nearby field.
For 4 generations, change on Don Schmidt’s farm field in Wright County has been dictated by the sky, and by age. Schmidt will admit he's a little biased on this one, but he'd prefer the same sun that will cause corn to grow from his field not cause rows of solar panels to soon emerge from a nearby field.
DNR reverses live bait ban on Mille Lacs Lake
After hearing from concerned anglers, the Minnesota DNR has reversed its ban on live bait on Mille Lacs Lake. Live bait will be allowed, starting with the Saturday, May 14 fishing opener. The live bait ban was previously announced in conjunction with the walleye ban that remains in place for this season.
After hearing from concerned anglers, the Minnesota DNR has reversed its ban on live bait on Mille Lacs Lake. Live bait will be allowed, starting with the Saturday, May 14 fishing opener. The live bait ban was previously announced in conjunction with the walleye ban that remains in place for this season.
Green organics recycling carts arrive on Minneapolis curbs
Green organics recycling bins are starting to show-up on Minneapolis curbs and alleys. The city started delivering the green bins to registered addresses in late March, with the rollout continuing through mid-June.
Green organics recycling bins are starting to show-up on Minneapolis curbs and alleys. The city started delivering the green bins to registered addresses in late March, with the rollout continuing through mid-June.
MPCA: Unhealthy levels of lead in north Minneapolis air
There is an unhealthy level of lead and other heavy metals in the air in north Minneapolis, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reported Thursday.
There is an unhealthy level of lead and other heavy metals in the air in north Minneapolis, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reported Thursday.
Mille Lacs walleye season catch-and-release only in 2016
Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake will be catch-and-release only in 2016, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday. A ban on taking walleye from Mille Lacs this season is part of the state’s plan to revive the walleye population in the destination lake.
Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs Lake will be catch-and-release only in 2016, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday. A ban on taking walleye from Mille Lacs this season is part of the state’s plan to revive the walleye population in the destination lake.
White-nose syndrome confirmed in Minnesota bats
White-nose syndrome, a disease that is usually fatal to bats, has been confirmed at Lake Vermilion - Soudan Underground Mine State Park in northeastern Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, several hundred dead bats were found near the main entrance to the mine in January. Bats that were sent to the National Wildlife Health Center in February confirmed the...
White-nose syndrome, a disease that is usually fatal to bats, has been confirmed at Lake Vermilion - Soudan Underground Mine State Park in northeastern Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, several hundred dead bats were found near the main entrance to the mine in January. Bats that were sent to the National Wildlife Health Center in February confirmed the...
MPCA samples find central Minnesota groundwater contaminated
Many of Minnesota's groundwater wells may need some serious clean-up work. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says up to 60 percent of the wells that were sampled across central Minnesota are contaminated with nitrates.
Many of Minnesota's groundwater wells may need some serious clean-up work. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says up to 60 percent of the wells that were sampled across central Minnesota are contaminated with nitrates.
Dayton tells DNR to back off private ditches in buffer enforcement
Gov. Mark Dayton is telling environmental officials to back off private ditches as they start enforcing a new law to boost water quality.
Gov. Mark Dayton is telling environmental officials to back off private ditches as they start enforcing a new law to boost water quality.
EPA takes control of expensive Freeway Landfill cleanup
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking over the cleanup of the Freeway Landfill along Interstate 35W in Burnsville, Minn. The landfill, which stopped operating 25 years ago, is Minnesota’s largest Superfund site, and the cleanup is expected to run a bill of more than $60 million.
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking over the cleanup of the Freeway Landfill along Interstate 35W in Burnsville, Minn. The landfill, which stopped operating 25 years ago, is Minnesota’s largest Superfund site, and the cleanup is expected to run a bill of more than $60 million.
Why a cargo ship has been stranded in Duluth, Minnesota for a month
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press
Black Friday deal at Minnesota state parks
There’s a Black Friday deal at Minnesota state parks! The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith are taking a cue from outdoor retailer REI and encouraging people to get outside and enjoy nature on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
There’s a Black Friday deal at Minnesota state parks! The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith are taking a cue from outdoor retailer REI and encouraging people to get outside and enjoy nature on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Freeway Landfill gets 3rd extension, public meeting
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a third extension as it tries to cleanup one of the largest toxic landfills in the state, the Freeway Landfill in Burnsville.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a third extension as it tries to cleanup one of the largest toxic landfills in the state, the Freeway Landfill in Burnsville.