Blue-green algae confirmed on Lake Nokomis, Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake
Blue-green algae, which is toxic to humans and animals, has now been confirmed on three Minneapolis lakes.
Minnesota DNR reopening campgrounds in phases beginning June 1
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said it will reopening its campgrounds at state parks, forests and recreation in phases begining June 1.
A cataclysmic eruption: Looking back at Mount St. Helens 40 years later
The eruption was the worst volcanic disaster in the history of the conterminous United States, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness allowing overnight camping under Stay Safe MN order
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness reopened for both day and overnight use Monday under Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Stay Safe MN order, which allows camping at remote and dispersed campsites.
Minnesota Governor signs 11 new laws, including ban on chemical TCE
Gov. Tim Walz signed 11 bills into law Saturday, most notably including Tobacco 21 and a ban on the chemical trichloroethylene.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area reopens for day-use, overnight use still restricted
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness reopened for day-use Tuesday, but overnight use will continue to be restricted for the duration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's stay-at-home order, which was recently extended until May 18.
Canoers, kayakers warned of dangerous floating bog blocking part of Rum River near Onamia, Minnesota
Authorities in northern Minnesota are warning canoers and kayakers about the danger of a floating bog on the Rum River.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to reopen to cars only Friday
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota is reopening Friday, but only visitors will have to stay in their vehicles.
34 Wisconsin state parks, forests to reopen on May 1, admission fees required again
After closing nearly 40 Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas earlier this month due unprecedented crowds and other issues, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday the state will reopen some of those state parks and forests on May 1.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Parts of Fort Snelling State Park closed due to spring flooding
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has closed several parts of Fort Snelling State Park due to flooding from the spring thaw.
Wisconsin governor orders several state parks, forests and recreation areas closed
Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Popular North Shore hiking trail advises hikers to 'hike in place' amid COVID-19 pandemic
One of Minnesota’s most popular hiking trails is advising would-be hikers to “hike in place” amid the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid spread the virus in the small communities on the state’s North Shore.
Becker residents seek answers from city council in first meeting after Northern Metals fire
In its first meeting after the Northern Metals Recycling fire, the Becker City Council heard from frustrated residents Wednesday night.
Tests show nitrate increase for almost two-thirds of Minnesota farm country’s drinking water
An environmental group found that nearly two-thirds of Minnesota farm country's drinking water is being contaminated by nitrate, which is common in fertilizer and manure.
NASA images show how China’s pollution has decreased during coronavirus outbreak
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
Northern Metal Becker facility to remain shut down after court decision on Friday
After a massive fire broke out at the Northern Metals facility in Becker, Minnesota, sending plumes of black smoke and large flames shooting into the air for days, attorneys for the company appeared in court on Friday.
Deadline to remove fish houses from Minnesota lakes approaching
As the end of the ice fishing season approaches, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers of the upcoming deadlines for the removing their fish houses from the state’s lakes.
JPMorgan halts financing for Arctic drilling amid clean-energy push
JPMorgan Chase will no longer provide loans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, FOX Business reported
Minnesota man returns home after fighting devastating fires in Australia
A Minnesota forester is back in the Twin Cities after fighting the devastating bushfires in Australia.