MN: Endangered Species & Wildlife
MN Included in Wetland Restoration Funding
Funding priorities under the federal Inflation Reduction Act continue to roll out, including a new effort for Minnesota and some surrounding states …
Monarch Butterfly Moves Into Endangered Status
An insect commonly seen flying through gardens is now closer to extinction. The migratory monarch butterfly has landed on an endangered species list…
No Selfies with Bears! National Park Advocates Offer Visitor Tips
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. -- With COVID-19 restrictions behind them, many Americans are jumping into the wilderness with both feet. National park …
Study: MN Lakes Gasping for Air
MINNEAPOLIS -- Just as humans need clean air to breathe, lakes need healthy oxygen levels to provide habitat for fish species. But a new study said …
Political Fight Poses Threat to Environmental Funding in MN
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- As Minnesota lawmakers hammer out differences over the state budget, a major wrinkle has surfaced, which environmental groups said …
MN Plan Aims to End Commercial Harvest of Turtles
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Efforts to protect popular species in Minnesota, such as walleye, have resulted in plenty of debates and policy action. But …
Proposals Floated in MN to Help with Aquatic Invasive Species
ST. PAUL, Minn. - As efforts continue to protect Minnesota's vast network of lakes and rivers from invasive species, some proposals to build on the …
Gray Wolf Protection Removal Likely to See Court Challenge
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Last week's announcement by the Trump administration to end federal endangered species protections for gray wolves was met with …
Solar Panels Shine a Light on Bee Habitats in MN
MINNEAPOLIS -- September is National Honey Month, and while there's still concern over struggling bee populations, a Minnesota project has helped …
Report Urges Protecting Boundary Waters from Mining
ELY, Minn. -- The Boundary Waters are among the sites featured in a new report that says they should be shielded from mining for certain minerals …
As Rising Temps Hurt MN Lakes, Pilot Project Seen as a Solution
WALKER, Minn. -- Minnesota is coming off a streak of extremely hot weather. But year-round, the state is warmer than it used to be, and concerns …
Protection Urged for MN's Climate-Resilient Landscapes
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Scientists are sounding the alarm over how climate change is affecting certain habitats, but some Minnesota landscapes could serve …