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Salt, safety, and water: The science of Minnesota’s complex chloride challenges

Recent research reveals the complex ways chloride contaminates freshwater.

Walter Sve picks herring from his nets. Photo by Arnold Alanen.

The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota’s North Shore

June 14, 2025 By Stephanie Hemphill

A conversation with Arnold Alanen, author of The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota’s North Shore.

Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm

May 30, 2025 By Christopher Halsch and Eliza Grames

Scientists have identified hundreds of inter-connected human activities that could be causing population declines.

Learning an Earth-grown Language

May 9, 2025 By Cadence Eischens

Embracing the land as kin

Lighthouses of the Great Lakes: An Architect’s Sketchbook

February 28, 2025 By Laurie Allmann

Agate reviews Jim Lammers’ latest book

Elk calf

Omashkooz may soon join us in northeastern Minnesota

February 14, 2025 By Stephanie Hemphill

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to return elk to northeastern Minnesota. The majestic animals once ranged the forests and prairies of the state.

The current plan is to capture 100-150 animals from the remnant herds in northwestern Minnesota over five to ten years and move them to the Fond du Lac Reservation in Carlton and southern St. Louis counties. The tribe and the state want to restore a climate-hardy, native species on or near their historical range.

Boundary Waters, Winter

January 31, 2025 By Laurie Allmann

A wilderness like no other

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