Local
Reward for information on 2 bald eagles shot to death along northern Minnesota river
The discovery was made near Blackduck, according to the DNR.
Local
Wildlife staff mystified by die-off of more than 100 turtles in western Minnesota refuge
"There's a lot that we don't know at this point," said a federal wildlife spokeswoman.
Local
Minneapolis explores carbon credits to help reforest the city
A property tax levy to replace the city's dead and dying trees will expire at the end of this year.
St. Cloud
As bats continue to die off, St. Cloud plans to transform old sewer into bat cave
Rerouting the sewer could give the bats habitat for a comeback.
Local
Threatened Minnesota cactus species could be saved with relocation effort
Both surviving clusters of cactuses are in active granite quarries. But they could be relocated.
Business
In Minnesota, fighting climate change means changing how to heat buildings
Heat pumps help large commercial, residential sites cut costs, emissions.
Local
Minnesota state senator wants moratorium on 'egg oiling' that keeps goslings from hatching
Senjem says Rochester's oiling of eggs to cut off oxygen 'offensive'
Local
Federal regulator steps in to protect Minnesota's wild rice stands
The MPCA says it is caught between state and federal law.
Nation
You know her as 'Disaster Girl.' She sold an NFT of her meme for $500,000
Since Zoë Roth's father entered the image in a photo contest in 2007 and won, it has been edited into various disasters from history.
Local
Minneapolis parking app hacked, personal information stolen
No credit card information was taken during a data breach in March, according to Parkmobile.
Local
State Supreme Court hits pause on PolyMet permit to mine
The DNR must hold a contested case hearing on the permit to mine. Environmental groups said the ruling was a major victory.
Business
Minnesota Supreme Court hits pause on PolyMet permit to mine
DNR must hold trial-like hearing on copper mine's tailings dam proposal.
Business
Minnesota Supreme Court hits pause on PolyMet permit to mine
Mining company and environmentalists both say the ruling was a victory.
Business
Minnesota Supreme Court hits pause on PolyMet permit to mine
Mining company and environmentalists both say the ruling was a victory.
Nation
Facebook now has to ask permission to track your iPhone. Here's how to stop it.
With the iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 software update that arrived this week, Apple is forcing apps to come clean about surveillance.
Local
As tech evolves for severe weather warnings, Hennepin County leads the way
New equipment assists with evolving plans for warnings.
Politics
Biden's bet on a climate shift carries big risks
The speed of the president's promised transformation to an economy less reliant on fossil fuels risks exposing vulnerabilities in the electricity system and unsettling the transportation sector, while potentially increasing reliance on goods from China.
Curious Minnesota
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Is Minnesota's power grid ready for widespread electric cars?
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity. Keeping them all on the road will require a lot of power.
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Science and Technology
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