Greg Stanley
Reporter
EnvironmentStanley is a native of Milwaukee and loves the outdoors. He graduated from St. Norbert College with a degree in English.
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Environment
Why are lilacs blooming in Minnesota this fall?
Though it’s a survival mechanism for future lilac plants, a second bloom will not harm them, experts said.
September 18, 2024
Environment
As Minnesota spends millions to restore peatlands, it sells mining rights for $12 an acre
Peatlands are vital to efforts to control greenhouse gas emissions, and the Minnesota DNR is in charge of both saving them and leasing them to peat mining companies.
September 14, 2024
Environment
Minnesota is rapidly losing valuable wetlands. That’s a threat to wildlife and clean water.
Minnesota lost 140,000 acres of forested wetlands between 2006 and 2020. What replaced them lacks their ecological benefits.
August 28, 2024
Twin Cities
Dead turtles lined up along St. Croix River were accidentally killed by Wisconsin DNR
The turtles, caught in agency nets, had been lined up on a sandbar in the hope they would recover.
August 28, 2024
Local
As foundry closes in Minneapolis, attention will focus on what’s left behind
Smith Foundry will close this month after more than 100 years in business, potentially leaving behind a polluted site.
August 1, 2024
Outdoors
Minnesota preserves beach and rare wetland on north shore of Lake Superior
Northeast of Grand Marais, the Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area is home to rare carnivorous plants. It’s open to the public.
August 1, 2024
Local
Researchers work to identify every creature and plant in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum has already assembled 650,000 observations for its Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas.
July 9, 2024
Local
Minnesota drivers hit thousands of deer a year. Here’s where it happens most.
Researchers are mapping out the most likely stretches of road in the state for hitting deer to help road engineers figure out where to prioritize fences or other protections.
July 7, 2024
Local
As foundry closes in Minneapolis, attention will focus on what’s left behind
Smith Foundry will close this month after more than 100 years in business, potentially leaving behind a polluted site.
August 1, 2024
Outdoors
Minnesota preserves beach and rare wetland on north shore of Lake Superior
Northeast of Grand Marais, the Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area is home to rare carnivorous plants. It’s open to the public.
August 1, 2024
Local
Researchers work to identify every creature and plant in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum has already assembled 650,000 observations for its Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas.
July 9, 2024
Local
Minnesota drivers hit thousands of deer a year. Here’s where it happens most.
Researchers are mapping out the most likely stretches of road in the state for hitting deer to help road engineers figure out where to prioritize fences or other protections.
July 7, 2024