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White Earth won't enforce water permits on non-tribal land
The band said a more comprehensive approach is needed to protect water in the area.
Minnesota to ban sales of invasive jumping worms
The state DNR is worried the damaging worm may be sold as fishing bait; the ban goes into effect July 1.
Small ponds in Minnesota prairies may save species
The shallow, unnamed ponds called oxbows are key for some of the state's most endangered critters.
Environmental groups say Minnesota failed to stop polluters, should hold statehouse hearings on enforcement
From industrial plants to farm country pollution, the MPCA, DNR, MDH and MDA have lapsed in environmental enforcement, a coalition of environmental groups claims.
Biologists: To save fireflies, turn off backyard lights this summer
A critical mating season for fireflies is about to begin. It could be upset by too much light.
Water turned dark and dirty after Elko New Market tested aquifer
Water polluted with manganese destroyed appliances and ruined clothes after the suburb ran an aquifer test.
Potato grower asks court to stop Minnesota tribe from regulating its water use
The White Earth Band of Chippewa wants its own permits for major irrigation on and near its reservation. R.D. Offutt Farms is suing to stop it.
Video shows wolf fishing for spawning suckers in northern Minnesota
A trail camera set up by the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows that Minnesota's wolves are taking advantage of the spring spawning run, in this case on the Ash River.
As bird flu spreads to dairy cows, Minnesota's raptors show signs of building remarkable immunity
High numbers of eagles, owls, condors and other raptors have beaten the H5N1 strain.
Forest Service: Superior wildfire that started with prescribed burn contained
Rain and clouds have helped subdue the 209-acre blaze.