IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.
Minnesota data centers: Carver City Council approves 1-year moratorium
A one-year moratorium on data center development was unanimously approved by the Carver City Council.
A one-year moratorium on data center development was unanimously approved by the Carver City Council.
Honoring Melissa Hortman: Bill to rename state's solar garden program heads to governor's desk
A bill to rename Minnesota's community solar garden program in honor of the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman is officially on its way to the governor’s desk.
A bill to rename Minnesota's community solar garden program in honor of the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman is officially on its way to the governor’s desk.
EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections.
Train derailment near Warroad leads to area evacuation order
An evacuation order is in place after a train derailment near Warrroad, Minnesota, near the Minnesota-Canada border led to 42 railcars leaving the tracks, including two that are classified as "dangerous goods cars."
An evacuation order is in place after a train derailment near Warrroad, Minnesota, near the Minnesota-Canada border led to 42 railcars leaving the tracks, including two that are classified as "dangerous goods cars."
Scandia Cemetery threatened by erosion, commissioner asks for $2.5 million retaining wall
Duluth's Scandia Cemetery is in danger from shoreline erosion that is exposing human remains and a county commissioner is requesting $2.5 million for a retaining wall as a solution.
Duluth's Scandia Cemetery is in danger from shoreline erosion that is exposing human remains and a county commissioner is requesting $2.5 million for a retaining wall as a solution.
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
MN lawmakers look to expand nuclear power in push for carbon-free energy
Minnesota’s moratorium on new nuclear power generators seems unlikely to end this year, but lawmakers are taking baby steps in that direction.
Minnesota’s moratorium on new nuclear power generators seems unlikely to end this year, but lawmakers are taking baby steps in that direction.
MN fish consumption guidelines as PFAS detected in fish from Vermillion River
The Minnesota Department of Health has updated its fish consumption guidelines as mercury continues to be a problem in fish caught in northeast Minnesota and PFAS has been detected for the first time in fish pulled from the Vermillion River.
The Minnesota Department of Health has updated its fish consumption guidelines as mercury continues to be a problem in fish caught in northeast Minnesota and PFAS has been detected for the first time in fish pulled from the Vermillion River.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
Trucks drive through water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately a foot of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately a foot of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
Several states sue Trump administration over ability to regulate greenhouse gases
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration after the EPA rolled back a key 2009 climate finding on greenhouse gases.
Upper Red Lake fishing regulations announced by Minnesota DNR
The Minnesota DNR has announced its updated fishing regulations on Upper Red Lake.
The Minnesota DNR has announced its updated fishing regulations on Upper Red Lake.
Honoring Melissa Hortman: MN House passes bill to rename state solar garden program
Minnesota House lawmakers voted to name the state's community solar garden program after Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Minnesota House lawmakers voted to name the state's community solar garden program after Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Minnesota data centers: Bill proposes ban on officials entering nondisclosure agreements
Minnesota lawmakers want to prevent municipalities, and those representing them, from entering nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
Minnesota lawmakers want to prevent municipalities, and those representing them, from entering nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
Oil from Monticello nuclear plant leak reaches Mississippi River
Xcel Energy said a "small amount" of mineral oil appeared as a sheen near the Mississippi River shoreline following an estimated 200 gallon oil leak at the Monticello nuclear power plant.
Xcel Energy said a "small amount" of mineral oil appeared as a sheen near the Mississippi River shoreline following an estimated 200 gallon oil leak at the Monticello nuclear power plant.
200 gallons of oil leak at Monticello nuclear power plant: Xcel Energy
About 200 gallons of oil leaked at the Monticello nuclear power plant Tuesday during routine maintenance, with some of the oil entering a discharge canal that connects to the Mississippi River, according to Xcel Energy.
About 200 gallons of oil leaked at the Monticello nuclear power plant Tuesday during routine maintenance, with some of the oil entering a discharge canal that connects to the Mississippi River, according to Xcel Energy.
Data center debate in Monticello
Residents in Monticello are raising their concerns over the potential for data centers in their area. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Residents in Monticello are raising their concerns over the potential for data centers in their area. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.