Monticello residents rally against proposed data centers
Residents in Monticello are pushing back against two proposed data centers, with many expressing concerns over potential environmental impacts and health risks.
Residents in Monticello are pushing back against two proposed data centers, with many expressing concerns over potential environmental impacts and health risks.
Pollution from power plants spiked last year, report finds: Here's why
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Pollution from power plants in the United States increased significantly in 2025, according to an analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data.
Trump calls for tech companies to pay for data centers
President Trump is calling on major tech companies to pay for data centers and their electricity costs, in hopes that the costs are then passed on to consumers.
President Trump is calling on major tech companies to pay for data centers and their electricity costs, in hopes that the costs are then passed on to consumers.
Rally at Minnesota Capitol opposes mining near Boundary Waters
A significant rally took place at the State Capitol as people voiced their opposition to a congressional bill that could potentially allow mining near the Boundary Waters.
A significant rally took place at the State Capitol as people voiced their opposition to a congressional bill that could potentially allow mining near the Boundary Waters.
Minnesota DNR announces year-round catch-and-release bass fishing season
Minnesota anglers will now be able to enjoy bass fishing year-round with a new catch-and-release season announced by the DNR.
Minnesota anglers will now be able to enjoy bass fishing year-round with a new catch-and-release season announced by the DNR.
Google building data center in Pine Island, Minnesota
Google is building a data center in southern Minnesota, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. Google is partnering with Xcel Energy on the project.
Google is building a data center in southern Minnesota, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. Google is partnering with Xcel Energy on the project.
William O'Brien State Park water control system to be rebuilt after Lake Alice nearly dried up
William O'Brien State Park will be the sight of a $325,000 project that will include replacing the 1960-era water control structure and dredging the St. Croix River in response to Lake Alice nearly drying up in August 2025.
William O'Brien State Park will be the sight of a $325,000 project that will include replacing the 1960-era water control structure and dredging the St. Croix River in response to Lake Alice nearly drying up in August 2025.
Minnesota BWCA mining ban latest
Ahead of a vote to potentially erase a 20-year ban on mining operations in northern Minnesota, Save the Boundary Waters held a press conference outside the Minnesota capitol on Wednesday featuring Senator Tina Smith and other stakeholders to discuss the resolution that “will allow the Trump Administration to fast-track a foreign-owned sulfide-ore copper mining project that has been proven to be a raw deal for Minnesotans and Americans.”
Ahead of a vote to potentially erase a 20-year ban on mining operations in northern Minnesota, Save the Boundary Waters held a press conference outside the Minnesota capitol on Wednesday featuring Senator Tina Smith and other stakeholders to discuss the resolution that “will allow the Trump Administration to fast-track a foreign-owned sulfide-ore copper mining project that has been proven to be a raw deal for Minnesotans and Americans.”
Minnesota’s BWCA mining ban could soon come to an end
A federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) expected to protect the lands for 20 years could soon be revoked.
A federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) expected to protect the lands for 20 years could soon be revoked.
Walz signs executive order to make environmental permit process more efficient
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order aimed at streamlining the environmental permit application timeline within the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order aimed at streamlining the environmental permit application timeline within the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
Trump repeals landmark environmental protection
President Donald Trump on Thursday repealed landmark environmental protections, including emissions standards for vehicles. This could change renewable energy efforts. A vote related to mining in the BWCAW is scheduled for next week.
President Donald Trump on Thursday repealed landmark environmental protections, including emissions standards for vehicles. This could change renewable energy efforts. A vote related to mining in the BWCAW is scheduled for next week.
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Trump promises $3K savings on new cars with EPA rollback
President Trump announced major rollbacks on Thursday to EPA vehicle emission standards that the president says will lower the cost of a new car by $3,000.
President Trump announced major rollbacks on Thursday to EPA vehicle emission standards that the president says will lower the cost of a new car by $3,000.
Minnesota's 2026 Climate Action Framework aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040
Minnesota's updated Climate Action Framework outlines ambitious goals in an effort to tackle the alleged effects of increasing climate changes.
Minnesota's updated Climate Action Framework outlines ambitious goals in an effort to tackle the alleged effects of increasing climate changes.
Minnesota’s 2026 Climate Action Framework outlined
An updated Climate Action Framework outlined by state lawmakers on Wednesday provided progress on the plan that has since created 40 laws and programs, while providing more $1 billion of state funding to address the needs surrounding climate change.
An updated Climate Action Framework outlined by state lawmakers on Wednesday provided progress on the plan that has since created 40 laws and programs, while providing more $1 billion of state funding to address the needs surrounding climate change.
Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Researchers validate new method of cleaning PFAS from groundwater
Groundbreaking research coming out of the University of Minnesota for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from groundwater.
Groundbreaking research coming out of the University of Minnesota for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from groundwater.
Breakthrough U of M research on PFAS
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have a break through in how to clean PFAS. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have a break through in how to clean PFAS. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.