Recent content from Greg Stanley
Record heat that canceled Twin Cities marathon spiked by climate change, some say
The muggy 92-degree weather was more than 40 degrees hotter than ideal for running, race officials said.
In a rocky corner of Minnesota, botanists race to save imperiled cactus
The future of Minnesota's ball cactuses relies on the survival of a young group near an active granite quarry.
After more than 40 years, Blaine seeks split from Lexington's water system
Lexington's water is too dirty, Blaine argues, but it faces counter-accusations of covert actions.
Normally loners, loons are converging on Minnesota lakes to fuel up for migration
The birds are feeding on cisco, a little fish that's a crucial food source.
Minnesota mussel decline blamed in part on the plight of the mudpuppy
The salamander mussel, which hangs on only in a stretch of the St. Croix River, is proposed for endangered status.
Minnesota DNR sues city of Fairmont, restaurant owner to stop lakefront patio
The City Council approved the plan 3-2 over the objection of its planners.
Air quality threat downgraded as gusty winds spare Minnesota from worst of wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from Canada will linger across the state Friday, but it won't be as thick as feared.
Scattered August storms have helped, but drought persists across Minnesota
Much more rain is needed to break the dry spell. Time may be running out this year.
Canadian fires will blanket state with smoke the next two days
For a record 10th time this summer, state meteorologists issued a red category air quality alert.
Excessive heat warning for Twin Cities, Mankato areas; heat index could reach 105
A heat advisory remains in effect across the southern half of Minnesota. Much-needed rain has done little to moderate the high temps and humidity.