Twin Cities region to gain over 5,000 trees thanks to grant program
The Metropolitan Council approved $2.5 million in grants, igniting an effort to plant 5,100 new trees and remove 2,200 diseased trees across the Twin Cities.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Monticello nuclear power plant leak: Tritium increase detected in monitoring well
As Xcel Energy continues to deal with a leak of tritium at the Monticello nuclear power plant in 2022, officials announced Monday a monitoring well had seen a slight increase in the radioactive isotope.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
MN fines Regions Hospital $100,000 for improper infectious waste disposal
Regions Hospital in St. Paul was fined $100,000 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for improperly disposing of infectious waste multiple times in 2024.
Metro Mosquito Control seeing signs for more intense summer season
A combination of factors has the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) in the Twin Cities predicting a more intense mosquito peak this summer.
These US cities have the worst air quality this year
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Air quality worsening in Minnesota: Report
The American Lung Association released its annual air quality report, which shows some declining numbers for Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon breaks down what this means for the state.
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States
Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Minneapolis kicks off construction season with $225 million worth of projects
Spring construction season in Minneapolis is set to cover a wide range of infrastructure improvements that city officials say will make commutes safer and quicker while also updating water and sewer lines.
'Hands Off' protest at Minnesota State Capitol for Earth Day
Protesters are gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday in a follow-up to the "Hands Off" protest from earlier in April.
WI Fishing Finder: Online tool helps anglers discover new spots
The online map compiles fishing information and regulations for specific waterbodies, including species bag limits, season information and gear restrictions.
Xcel Energy removes 90% of tritium from groundwater below Monticello plant
Xcel Energy says its teams have brought down the tritium concentrations in the groundwater beneath its Monticello nuclear plant by more than 90% since leaks were detected in late 2022.
MDH: Don't eat fish from these Minnesota lakes and rivers
Per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, have reached unsafe levels in some Minnesota waterways, making certain fish unsafe for human consumption.
RFK Jr. talks 'alarming' autism report
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department is moving to take on autism after a new alarming report.
Warm spring allows Minnesotans to work on their lawns early
Homeowners can now begin lightly raking out dead areas of their lawns and re-seeding dead patches in the ground.
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.