Blaine, Ham Lake well water pumping investigated by DNR
The DNR says all 47 residents with validated claims have had their water restored.
Robbinsdale oil spill reaches lake, ‘no indication’ of lasting environmental impact
An oil spill at a business in Robbinsdale reached South Twin Lake, but officials said Saturday it shouldn’t have any negative long-term impacts.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Oil leak reported in Robbinsdale, lake contamination possible
Authorities tried to contain an oil leak at Sipe and Gray Oil Station in Robbinsdale Friday night, but heavy rains caused some oil to enter the storm sewer system, causing concerns it may contaminate a local lake.
Fisherman reported missing in Cook County after canoe overturns
A fisherman who overturned their canoe in Cook County is presumed dead Friday after witnesses say they never resurfaced.
3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems with 'forever chemicals'
Chemical manufacturer 3M Co. will pay at least $10.3 billion to settle lawsuits over contamination of many U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially harmful compounds used in firefighting foam and a host of consumer products, the company said Thursday.
Air quality alert extended for parts of Minnesota through Friday
An air quality alert issued for eastern parts of central and southern Minnesota has been extended through Friday evening.
Nickel mining proposal in Minnesota could help produce Tesla batteries
A proposal from Talon Metals LLC would bring nickel mining operations to central Minnesota that could in part benefit Tesla electric vehicles.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled: study
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
Judge gives Enbridge 3 years to close oil pipeline on tribal land in Wisconsin
A federal judge has given Enbridge three years to shut down parts of an oil pipeline that crosses reservation land and ordered the energy company to pay a Native American tribe more than $5 million for trespassing.
Minnesota farmers hope for rain after dry start to June
Farmers are keeping a close watch on the weather forecasts, hoping for rain. Though June is off to a dry start, they say it’s not time to panic just yet.
70 ideas to reduce waste as Minnesota increases output
The Twin Cities metro produces 3.3 million tons of waste every year and most of it goes to landfills. Two-thirds of what ends up in Minnesota landfills shouldn’t be there, partly because it’s not easy to figure out whether stuff should be recycled or tossed.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency releases Twin Cities 20-year waste reduction plan
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released a draft of its 20-year plan to reduce waste in the Twin Cities Metro on Wednesday. The plan includes 70 ideas, such as charging fees for single-use plastic and collecting trash and recycling on the same day.
Climate activists spray-paint private plane in Germany
Local news outlets reported that Germany’s Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan called for a ban on private jets flying to Sylt.
PFAS in Minnesota: Billions needed to remove, destroy forever chemicals from wastewater
The MPCA found it would be unaffordable to remove and destroy PFAS from Minnesota wastewater streams.
Schulze Lake in Eagan closed to swimmers due to mystery illness
Schulze Lake at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is closed to swimming after some residents have come down with an unknown illness.
Minnesota plans rewrite of rules for copper-nickel mining near popular wilderness
Minnesota regulators have concluded that state rules governing where copper-nickel mines can be built are insufficient to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from noise and light pollution, creating another potential obstacle to the proposed Twin Metals mine in northeastern Minnesota.