Dakota County PFAS groundwater data dashboard show levels beyond state, federal guidelines
Data on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) shared in a Dakota County online dashboard shows some PFAS levels were beyond state and federal drinking water guidelines.
Data on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) shared in a Dakota County online dashboard shows some PFAS levels were beyond state and federal drinking water guidelines.
Pine Island City Council adopts new public input policy amid data center debate
In one community near Rochester, the debate over construction data center got so heated at a recent city council meeting, new decorum rules for public comment had to be adopted. Plus, the mayor of Pine Island also abruptly resigned this week.
In one community near Rochester, the debate over construction data center got so heated at a recent city council meeting, new decorum rules for public comment had to be adopted. Plus, the mayor of Pine Island also abruptly resigned this week.
Mayfly hatch expected soon in Wisconsin
Kevin Skow with the National Weather Service on the possible upcoming mayfly hatch in Wisconsin.
Kevin Skow with the National Weather Service on the possible upcoming mayfly hatch in Wisconsin.
Concerns about the quality of Iowa's water
Michael Schmidt, general council for the Iowa Environmental Council on the state of Iowa's water.
Michael Schmidt, general council for the Iowa Environmental Council on the state of Iowa's water.
Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities, central Minnesota due to high ozone levels
An air quality alert is in effect for the Twin Cities metro and parts of central Minnesota from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday as ozone pollution is expected to reach levels considered unhealthy for children and other sensitive groups.
An air quality alert is in effect for the Twin Cities metro and parts of central Minnesota from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday as ozone pollution is expected to reach levels considered unhealthy for children and other sensitive groups.
Fowl play: Hundreds of live eggs smuggled as winter coats seized
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
National Park Service ranger dies while on patrol at Mount McKinley
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
Hennepin County program to plant 1 million trees
Hennepin County has launched a new campaign to plant 1 million trees by 2030 to help the climate. All trees will go to county landscaping projects.
Hennepin County has launched a new campaign to plant 1 million trees by 2030 to help the climate. All trees will go to county landscaping projects.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Australia sues 3M for $1.4B over 'forever chemical' contamination
Australia is suing 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS or "forever chemicals" contamination at 28 defense bases.
Australia is suing 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS or "forever chemicals" contamination at 28 defense bases.
Pine Island Google data center construction halted by court
The construction on a Google-backed data center on Pine Island has been temporarily halted by a Goodhue County judge.
The construction on a Google-backed data center on Pine Island has been temporarily halted by a Goodhue County judge.
Zebra mussels detecting dog now on patrol for Minnesota DNR
The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of zebra mussels.
The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of zebra mussels.
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.
Minnesota DNR debuts electronic fishing licenses June 9
The Minnesota DNR's new electronic fishing license system will launch June 9th.
The Minnesota DNR's new electronic fishing license system will launch June 9th.
Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.
The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.