More stories about Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

  • Minnesota senator goes dumpster diving

    Members of Congress are always getting accused of trashy behavior. One senator recently took the concept to another level.

  • Let it rain

    Faced with increasing requirements and costs related to stormwater management, a growing number of public works departments are turning to rain gardens to manage runoff. Whether built and maintained by governments or individuals, rain gardens offer a relatively inexpensive and proven means for...

  • Biting back

    Winter and early spring are ideal times to evaluate past mosquito control efforts, or to develop or fine-tune a program. Mosquitoes ruin outdoor activities and chase away potential revenue; they also carry life-threatening diseases.

  • APWA taps new president