N.D. officials call for power plant exemption from Minn. taxApril 22, 2009 8:28 AMBy Tim NelsonNorth Dakota officials say Minnesota regulators should exempt the state's power plants from new carbon dioxide taxes.
Neighbors share concerns about Prairie Island nuclear plantApril 22, 2009 7:02 AMBy Stephanie HemphillSome neighbors of the Prairie Island nuclear plant are not happy about plans to expand the plant's production, and to store additional nuclear waste on-site.
Green jobs are focus of rally at State CapitolApril 20, 2009 8:38 AMBy Tim NelsonA coalition calling for green jobs is holding a rally at the State Capitol today.
Red River crests again, on the way downApril 17, 2009 12:00 PMBy Dan Gunderson, Tom Robertson, and Tim NelsonThe Red River reached its second crest Thursday, at 34 feet and residents in some parts of the valley may be past the worst of the flooding.
EPA takes first step toward climate change regulationsApril 17, 2009 10:39 AMThe Environmental Protection Agency concluded Friday that greenhouse gases linked to climate change "endanger public health and welfare," setting the stage for regulating them under federal clean air laws.
Audit recommends ending ethanol subsidies in Minn.April 17, 2009 8:46 AMBy Mark SteilMinnesota's Legislative Auditor said the state should consider ending its ethanol subsidy. But with the industry suffering a brutal downturn, key lawmakers say there's no way that idea will pass.
Play53min 54secLegislature considers lifting moratorium on nuclear power in MinnesotaApril 16, 2009 4:20 PMThe Minnesota Senate voted to repeal the ban on nuclear power and Governor Pawlenty supports the repeal. The House is less likely to lift the ban. Two national experts debate the pros and cons of nuclear power. Should more of Minnesota's electricity be nuclear?
Play2min 19secPUC hears arguments on 600 miles of high voltage power linesApril 15, 2009 4:30 PMBy Sea StachuraOpponents of the CapX2020 project produced evidence today they say proves the high voltage lines are not needed.
Closed beef plant owes back taxes, was fined for waste dumpingApril 15, 2009 11:41 AMBy Tim NelsonA faltering meatpacker in Buffalo Lake is blaming drinking water regulations for his shutdown. But investors and city officials say the company has more serious problems.
Minneapolis gets stimulus money for pollution cleanupApril 15, 2009 11:29 AMMinneapolis is included in a group of 50 of the country's most polluted and hazardous waste sites that have been singled out to receive a share of federal stimulus money to continue cleanup operations.