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.
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.
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.
Mayor Carter issues emergency declaration to avoid trash hauling stoppage
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued an emergency declaration on Monday to keep trash collection running in the city ahead of an April 1 deadline.
Minnesota DNR warns dry winter creating increased spring wildfire danger
As Minnesotans start enjoying spring activities, DNR experts warn this season also comes with increased wildfire danger after a mellow winter.
Xcel Energy tree trimming changing due to wildfire risk adjustment
Xcel Energy says it will be increasing the clearance between trees and power lines from 6 feet to 10 feet, but the decision doesn't sit well with some.
Road salt blamed for contamination that could take NYC's reservoirs out of commission
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs.
Monticello nuclear plant shut down Wednesday after control valve issue
A control valve issue at the Xcel Energy Monticello nuclear power plant caused the reactor to automatically shut down on Wednesday morning.
Emerald ash borer found in 3 new Minnesota counties, quarantines expanding
Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in three new Minnesota counties that will lead to an expanded quarantine.