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MPR
High-profile mining projects proposed for northern Minnesota are prompting a fight at the Legislature over water quality rules for wild rice.
Star Tribune
The potential nuclear disaster in Japan is prompting fresh anxiety at the Minnesota Capitol about a push to lift a moratorium on new nuclear power plants in the state.
Star Tribune
Wild rice research and chronic wasting disease will get an unexpected infusion of state money if Republicans succeed in their drive to redirect about $7.5 million in Minnesota State Lottery proceeds that had been tentatively promised to other environmental projects over the next two years.
Duluth News Tribune
Legislation introduced at the state Capitol would relax rules aimed at replacing wetlands lost to development in northern Minnesota in an effort to make it easier for proposed mining projects.
MPR
Action on a proposed repeal of Minnesota’s ban on new nuclear power plants appears to be on hold after the explosions at a nuclear facility in Japan.
Two bills that would undermine state water quality have made surprising and disappointing progress in the Minnesota Legislature.
Star Tribune
Republicans might have the votes to pass a bill lifting Minnesota’s nuclear moratorium, but it’s clear they don’t have the governor.
When GOP leaders craft a detailed plan to erase the state’s projected $5 billion deficit, they likely will take aim at money voters dedicated to support the arts and outdoors projects.
Forum Communications
Two Minnesota Legislature committees overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to allow the state’s utilities to buy electricity made from North Dakota coal.