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America’s infrastructure: 42,000 U.S. bridges are in poor condition

America’s infrastructure: 42,000 U.S. bridges are in poor condition

Thousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition. About 167 million vehicles travel daily over about 42,000 bridges that are categorized as poor.
by The Associated Press

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'We got workers in the water': Audio reveals new details of Baltimore bridge rescue

'We got workers in the water': Audio reveals new details of Baltimore bridge rescue

Radio calls exchanged between first responders when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed show a coordinated response. But distress calls are not optimized for alerting construction crews.
by Chiara Eisner and Nick McMillan

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Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

A proposal to install a barrier to prevent invasive carp from moving up the Mississippi River got a surprise boost this week. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council makes recommendations on how to spend money from a dedicated sales tax.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mankato Mavericks bring home another national title for women’s basketball

Mankato Mavericks bring home another national title for women’s basketball

The Mavericks jumped ahead by 13 points in the first quarter and rolled past Texas Woman’s University 89-73 in the championship game of the NCAA II women’s basketball tournament Friday. It’s the second national championship for the program, which also won the tournament in 2009.

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How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands

How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands

For over a century, the Band has maintained the United States government disregarded a treaty agreement when it took a portion of Upper Red Lake and land around it. Recent events involving the tribe’s relationship with the state DNR sped up the tribe’s decision to reclaim the lands around Upper Red Lake.
by Melissa Olson

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On Trans Day of Visibility, Rep. Leigh Finke reflects on first year in Legislature and what’s ahead

On Trans Day of Visibility, Rep. Leigh Finke reflects on first year in Legislature and what’s ahead

DFL Representative Leigh Finke of St. Paul looks to build upon last year’s Trans Refuge Act to ensure comprehensive support for queer people and their families.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age

Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age

Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we’ve done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official “Anthropocene epoch.” But everyone agrees: Damage has been done.
by Jonathan Lambert and Rebecca Ellis

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