Minneapolis-made magnet named among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023
An innovation made by a Minneapolis-based magnet company has just been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023.
An innovation made by a Minneapolis-based magnet company has just been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023.
Local 'life-changing innovation'
FOX 9's Rose Schmidt follows a Minnesota company that invited a magnet that could be used to power electric vehicles, wind turbines and more.
FOX 9's Rose Schmidt follows a Minnesota company that invited a magnet that could be used to power electric vehicles, wind turbines and more.
Hennepin County Board moves forward with plans to close Minneapolis trash incinerator
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to move forward with plans to close the trash incinerator that sits just steps away from Target Field in Minneapolis.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to move forward with plans to close the trash incinerator that sits just steps away from Target Field in Minneapolis.
Don't bag your leaves this fall, experts say: Do this instead
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.
'Trash Hero of Uptown' looks to clean up Minneapolis
Armed with a bucket and picker, a Minneapolis man is on a mission to keep the streets of Uptown clean of trash.
Armed with a bucket and picker, a Minneapolis man is on a mission to keep the streets of Uptown clean of trash.
Too Good to Go app sells day-old food at steep discount to fight waste
Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.
Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.
Frogtown Green working to plant trees in St. Paul
Back in 2009, Patricia Ohmans and fellow neighbors who formed Frogtown Green, were told by the City of St. Paul they have the lowest percentage of tree canopy in the city, other than downtown.
Back in 2009, Patricia Ohmans and fellow neighbors who formed Frogtown Green, were told by the City of St. Paul they have the lowest percentage of tree canopy in the city, other than downtown.
Frogtown Green working to plant trees in St. Paul
Back in 2009, Patricia Ohmans and fellow neighbors who formed Frogtown Green, were told by the city of St. Paul they have the lowest percentage of tree canopy in the city, other than downtown. They got to work planting trees. Beyond the city-maintained boulevard trees, volunteers plant trees in backyards and front yards. In a neighborhood filled with 65% rental properties and a 25% annual turnover rate, it?s been challenging to get property owners and tenants to agree to take on new trees.
Back in 2009, Patricia Ohmans and fellow neighbors who formed Frogtown Green, were told by the city of St. Paul they have the lowest percentage of tree canopy in the city, other than downtown. They got to work planting trees. Beyond the city-maintained boulevard trees, volunteers plant trees in backyards and front yards. In a neighborhood filled with 65% rental properties and a 25% annual turnover rate, it?s been challenging to get property owners and tenants to agree to take on new trees.
Henderson residents concerned with rusty water
Several homeowners in Sibley County say they?re seriously considering selling their homes and moving away in response to a long-term issue with water quality in the area.
Several homeowners in Sibley County say they?re seriously considering selling their homes and moving away in response to a long-term issue with water quality in the area.
Evidence of microplastics found in clouds above mountains in Japan, study says
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Nine types of microplastics were found in cloud water samples taken from the summits of Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama.
Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
Louisiana saltwater intrusion declared federal disaster
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Video: Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during deep sea expedition
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
Inver Grove Heights says water remains safe to drink after another elevated radium reading
While the recent tests were again elevated, the City of Inver Grove Heights notes the yearly average is still in the acceptable range for radium.
While the recent tests were again elevated, the City of Inver Grove Heights notes the yearly average is still in the acceptable range for radium.
University of Minnesota study shows prescribed burns revive prairie lands
Fire is always thought as destructive, but that’s not the case for many plants that need fire to survive and flower. Fires are an important tool for managing prairies and conserving native plants.
Fire is always thought as destructive, but that’s not the case for many plants that need fire to survive and flower. Fires are an important tool for managing prairies and conserving native plants.
Lego scraps efforts to make toys out of recycled bottles
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Denmark’s Lego says it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world’s largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites
The Great Lakes’ frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Downed planes that spent decades underwater were left so pristine they could practically fly again when archaeologists finally discovered them.
The Great Lakes’ frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Downed planes that spent decades underwater were left so pristine they could practically fly again when archaeologists finally discovered them.