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Federal report finds Rapidan Dam removal will have beneficial effects on Blue Earth River
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (609+ words) Blue Earth County took another step forward in its efforts to remove what’s left of the historic Rapidan Dam, which failed and was seriously damaged by severe flooding of the Blue Earth River in June of 2024. An environmental assessment released…...
Minnesota bird migration: Millions flying south for seasonal migration - AOL
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (210+ words) A high concentration of birds migrating across the upper Midwest. According to data from Cornell University's BirdCast, are flying across the country, with many of them concentrated in Wisconsin and Illinois earlier this week. BirdCast said most birds migrate at…...
Minnesota bird migration: Millions flying south for seasonal migration
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (224+ words) A high concentration of birds migrating across the upper Midwest. According to data from Cornell University's BirdCast, are flying across the country, with many of them concentrated in Wisconsin and Illinois earlier this week. BirdCast said most birds migrate at…...
As data centers expand, advocates call for regulations on lights
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (875+ words) The Midwest has more than 600 data centers, with hundreds in development. Light pollution rules would protect wildlife....
EV car-sharing and curbside charging network expands clean transportation in Minnesota’s Twin Cities
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (867+ words) The EV Spot Network may be the nation’s first municipally-owned car-sharing and clean-energy-powered curbside charging program. It’s a 2026 Smart Cities Dive Community Project Award winner. The EV Spot Network is the only municipally owned car-sharing and car-charging network in the…...
For these Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is about more than soil health. It's spiritual
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (965+ words) The towering maple trees and native hazelnut bushes on Salvatierra Farms break up the surrounding corn and soybean fields that sprawl across southern Minnesota. Drawing on his formal agricultural education and the wisdom of his Indigenous elders, Haslett-Marroquin's approach to…...
Documenters report: Work continues to find new waterfront dog park for Minneapolis
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (25+ words) The closure of the Minnehaha Dog Park will leave no dog parks in District 5, and the board expressed support for finding a replacement ASAP....
How will Minnesota's drought conditions affect fall colors this year?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (33+ words) There are clear impacts of drought, such as poor crops and increased fire danger. But the affect that drought has on Minnesota’s trees can be less obvious — and take longer to become evident....
Prioritize the health of renters in upcoming utilities decisions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (88+ words) Gas alternatives, such as electric or induction cooking methods, should be widely accessible to Minnesota renters....
Riverview Farms expansion endangers clean water, public health
1+ week, 4+ day ago (42+ words) Factory farms like those operated by Riverview Farms West River Dairy can pollute waterways because of runoff and waste spread across fields....