Little progress has been made despite 40 years of cleanup on Leech Lake Reservation. Locals fear for the health of surrounding lakes and the Mississippi River downstream.

WALKER, Minn. — Minnesota's third-largest lake has a namesake only an angler could love: the leech. Earthworm's ugly aquatic cousin. Those slimy, crawly creatures straight out of a horror film. But ...

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe employees hold a map while being asked to stand for recognition during a commemorative ceremony marking the restoration of around 11,700 acres of the Leech Lake Band of ...

Ever thought about covering yourself in leeches? The ancient practice is still around today, with many swearing by the healing powers of leech therapy. Those who are into history will know about the ...

Combining, among other things, suction cups and shower hoses, robotics researchers have created a flexible-bodied wall-climbing robot said to be inspired by one of nature's congenital suckers: the ...