DOJ sues Minnesota to block climate lawsuit against oil companies
The Department of Justice is suing Minnesota in an attempt to block the state's years-long lawsuit against several oil companies over claims that it engaged in a decades-long deception campaign to mislead the public about climate change.
The Department of Justice is suing Minnesota in an attempt to block the state's years-long lawsuit against several oil companies over claims that it engaged in a decades-long deception campaign to mislead the public about climate change.
DNR electronic licensing system preview
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to work on rolling out a new electronic system for people to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. FOX 9 was onset of a demonstration of the new system provided by officials on Thursday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to work on rolling out a new electronic system for people to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. FOX 9 was onset of a demonstration of the new system provided by officials on Thursday.
Superior National Forest issues emergency road closures due to washouts
An emergency road closure has been issued in Superior National Forest due to washouts.
An emergency road closure has been issued in Superior National Forest due to washouts.
Minnesota cougar population reproduction evidence caught on camera
For the first time in over a century, researchers have documented evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota.
For the first time in over a century, researchers have documented evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota.
Cougar population rebounding in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project has captured video evidence of the cougar population reproducing in Minnesota for the first time in 100 years.
The University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project has captured video evidence of the cougar population reproducing in Minnesota for the first time in 100 years.
Emerald ash borer found in Todd County: Emergency quarantine limits firewood
An invasive beetle that kills ash trees has been confirmed in Todd County, and state officials are taking swift action to slow its spread.
An invasive beetle that kills ash trees has been confirmed in Todd County, and state officials are taking swift action to slow its spread.
Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
Water quality monitored in Minneapolis lakes
As the weather begins to warm, swimming season is right around the corner. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Debra Pilger, environmental management director with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, who details what Minneapolis officials are doing to monitor algae in lakes throughout the Twin Cities.
As the weather begins to warm, swimming season is right around the corner. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Debra Pilger, environmental management director with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, who details what Minneapolis officials are doing to monitor algae in lakes throughout the Twin Cities.
Minnesota weather: Rain totals from early week storms
Steady rain on Sunday into early Tuesday morning brought several inches of rain to different regions. Here are some of the top rain totals across Minnesota.
Steady rain on Sunday into early Tuesday morning brought several inches of rain to different regions. Here are some of the top rain totals across Minnesota.
Boundary Waters mining ban ends after Trump approves rolled back protections
President Trump has signed into law a bill that could potentially pave the way for mining projects just south of Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area's watershed.
President Trump has signed into law a bill that could potentially pave the way for mining projects just south of Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area's watershed.
Dead Eagles: Michigan DNR investigating after possible poaching kills five birds
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Twin Cities gets 'F' grade for air quality
The Twin Cities got a failing grade for air quality. Senior Director of Health Air Solutions for the American Lung Association, Jon Hunter, explains why.
The Twin Cities got a failing grade for air quality. Senior Director of Health Air Solutions for the American Lung Association, Jon Hunter, explains why.
California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Mosquito control measures begin across Twin Cities metro
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) crews are out and about preparing for the season. FOX 9 got a behind-the-scenes look as the East Region team began dipping in Oakdale.
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) crews are out and about preparing for the season. FOX 9 got a behind-the-scenes look as the East Region team began dipping in Oakdale.
Senate BWCA mining ban vote challenges
The U.S. Senate voted this week 50-49 to undue a moratorium on mining operations near Minnesota’s BWCA. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Chris Knopf of the Friends of the Boundary Waters to discuss what it could mean for the area ahead, and potential legal challenges planned to combat the decision.
The U.S. Senate voted this week 50-49 to undue a moratorium on mining operations near Minnesota’s BWCA. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Chris Knopf of the Friends of the Boundary Waters to discuss what it could mean for the area ahead, and potential legal challenges planned to combat the decision.
Senate votes 50-49 to open mining near BWCA
The Senate voted 50 to 49 on Thursday morning to pass a bill that would allow mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area, reversing a 20-year ban. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
The Senate voted 50 to 49 on Thursday morning to pass a bill that would allow mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area, reversing a 20-year ban. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.
Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.
Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.