Northern Minnesota's waters and wetlands offer ideal conditions for toxic mercury to thrive. It's a decadeslong problem that's slowly worsening. Experiments at the U using bioengineered minnows show promise, but there’s no easy fix.

Authorities in Wyoming are searching for a Minnesota hiker who went missing after summiting a more-than-13,000-foot peak last week.

The Minneapolis City Auditor’s report highlights communication failures during the June 3 federal operation and calls for updates to the city’s separation ordinance.

They bark. They beg to be petted. And some dogs in the Vergas, Minn., annual “Running of the Wieners” competition go for the glory.

With a new affordable housing project, a budget for the local library and a new fuel pump at the local marina, Grand Marais Mayor Tracy Benson oversees all the action. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer from WTIP North Shore Community Radio Tuesday to discuss the state of the city.

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is considering taking over some management of Hennepin Healthcare — which includes HCMC in downtown Minneapolis — as the health-care system faces financial troubles. The hospital’s current board of directors says that’s the wrong solution.