Josephine Marcotty
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Is benefit of having trees 'oversold' in green space planning?
A new science of valuing nature will shape our urban projects of the future. → Read More
Baby's death sparks water safety fight with the ag industry
To many neighbors in this small Wisconsin community, the proliferation of giant irrigation rigs that arc over mile after mile of flat farm fields create an untenable drain on water that is tearing communities apart. → Read More
In small brewery town, options for water are running dry
Cold Spring's quandary — protecting a trout stream while supplying water to a fast-growing employer — is just one of many challenges emerging across Minnesota as a state renowned for its abundant water confronts a difficult new fact of life. → Read More
Environmental groups file Appeals Court challenge to PolyMet permits
Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond. → Read More
Dayton task force finds many ways to give bees a chance
The members, appointed by the governor, found common ground over better habitat, education, but split over how to reduce pollinators' exposure to neonicotinoids. → Read More
Farms and forests could be key to curbing greenhouse gas emissions
Managing landscapes can hold more carbon in soil, grass and trees, cutting greenhouse gas emissions. → Read More
On the Iron Range, new hopes and new anxieties
Permit approvals for PolyMet open a new chapter in an old struggle. → Read More
Advocates ask state to put a hold on PolyMet permits
Legal case questioning mine's size should be resolved first, they say. → Read More
PolyMet copper-nickel mine gets green light from Minnesota regulators
A long, contentious regulatory review ends with permits for the huge copper-nickel mine. → Read More
Judge allows public review of dairy megafarm to continue
Agricultural groups lose court bid to end public comment period. → Read More
Ag industry sues state over public review of Winona County megafarm
Ag groups say MPCA can't extend feedback period. → Read More
Conservation groups accuse Minnesota legislators of draining environmental fund
Conservation groups say money is being used for infrastructure projects. → Read More
As ash trees succumb, conservationists rebuild a forest along the Mississippi River
The rebuilding of the canopy comes with an eye toward climate change. → Read More
More wolves will arrive on Isle Royale this fall
National Park Service lays out a plan for new chapter in long story of island's wolves and moose. → Read More
Defeat for Minnesota wilderness protection means back to business for mining
The federal government's sudden decision to reopen mineral exploration just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was a resounding defeat for wilderness advocates. But for the mining industry, it means back to business as usual. → Read More
Feds reopen mining exploration near BWCA
The mining industry won a major victory in Minnesota when the federal government lifted a controversial stay on minerals exploration in the area just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. → Read More
Minnesota think tank wades into debate on economics of mining
Will mining industry eclipse outdoor and recreation business in northern Minnesota? "If voters understand the huge benefit of mining, they will want to see it happen," Center of the American Experiment says. → Read More
Major grower backs away from contentious pine-to-potato expansion
For local residents, the decision is a small victory. For R.D. Offutt, a major supplier for McDonald's French fries, the decision seems to be targeted regulation that will force it to take its business out of state, according to an angry letter the company sent the DNR. → Read More
Mississippi headwaters is getting a makeover
Millions of visitors have unintentionally left their mark. → Read More
St. Paul City Council candidate posts marital conflict on campaign blog
Restraining order describes his struggle with depression. → Read More