Science

Aging with Alzheimer’s and dementia in rural communities can be especially hard.

The Northern Research Station was among several sites slated for closure in March 2026 when the Trump administration announced a major reorganization of the service.

For Minnesota youths, leaders in charge of combating invasive species in lakes said the work can be a career training game changer.

The U.S. Forest Service will close its decades-old Grand Rapids research office as part of a national reorganization. The lab produces world-renowned work on woods and water.

Three warehouses in Hibbing store core from over 20,000 holes drilled throughout Minnesota, keeping a "natural record" of the state's geology — but the DNR is running out of room.

Researchers tested 10 fungi from MN to assess for their ability to kill the pests when used in traps. The method may be useful in hard-to-access forests in Northern Minnesota.

A recent statewide survey from the University of Minnesota asked residents about their concerns for lakes and rivers, views on conservation and support for science solutions.

Itasca Waters continues its "Practical Water Wisdom" webinar series at noon July 10. This month's topic is starry stonewort, an aquatic invasive species.

In a session marked by partisan gridlock, state lawmakers approved bills to include the giant beaver as Minnesota's official fossil and Ursa Minor as the state's constellation.

The Range Astronomy Club will celebrate National Astronomy Day at the Paulucci Space Theater in Hibbing on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 4 p.m.