Greenwood Fire doubles in size in 24 hours, now nearly 19,500 acres
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest more than doubled in size in the last 24 hours, and is now estimated to be nearly 19,500 acres. At last check, the fire was 0% contained.
DNR launches Fall Color Finder for 2021
We will have a few weeks of summer left in Minnesota, but the leaves will be changing soon.
Minnehaha Falls is dry for the first time in a decade
Update: Minnehaha Falls is flowing once again after the rainfall overnight.
Minnesota drought: Your questions answered
Minnesota is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts in decades. Here are some of your most frequently asked questions about the drought.
Strong winds push Greenwood fire farther northeast, likely destroying homes
The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota is expected to jump State Highway 1 Monday, triggering more evacuations in the area.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area closing as Greenwood fire continues to grow
Due to the quickly spreading Greenwood fire, the U.S. Forest Service is closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as flames threaten the popular camping and canoeing spot.
Rain falls atop Greenland's ice sheet for first time on record
Greenland’s ice sheet experienced temperatures above freezing for about nine hours on Aug. 14, allowing rain to fall.
EPA bans use of pesticide chlorpyrifos linked to health problems in kids
The EPA has banned the use on food crops of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide that environmentalists say poses risks to children and farmworkers.
Sartell, Minn. bans non-essential water use as drought worsens
The City of Sartell, Minnesota is taking major actions on Thursday to curb non-essential water use as the drought in Minnesota moves to new levels.
Minnesota issues plan to treat water marred by 3M chemicals
Minnesota pollution control and natural resources officials on Wednesday released a $700 million plan to improve the drinking water for 14 Twin Cities communities whose groundwater was contaminated due to decadeslong chemical disposal by 3M Co.
St. Paul Regional Water Services imposes restrictions as state enters next drought phase
St. Paul Regional Water Services, which services St. Paul and several suburbs, is imposing watering restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions, including watering schedules and restrictions on when residents can water.
Group works to plant more trees in St. Paul neighborhoods in need
A recent study found that neighborhoods with more trees tend to be cooler than those with fewer trees, and they help to improve the overall health of the community. So, a St. Paul group is working to made their area greener, one tree at a time.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
Wildfire smoke reaches North Pole for 1st time in recorded history
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Drought becoming worst Minnesota has seen since 1988
The statewide drought continues to worsen and is now at levels not seen in more than two decades.
MPCA investigating 28 releases of drilling fluid along Line 3 pipeline project
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said there have been 28 inadvertent releases of drilling fluid at 12 river crossings along the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline project, more than the agency first reported.
'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Soil moisture nearing record low as drought continues to worsen
Don’t let our limited showers on Thursday fool you; it’s dry.
Emperor penguin colonies may be pushed to brink of extinction by 2100 because of climate change
Emperor penguins currently number fewer than 300,000 breeding pairs and require stable sea ice to survive and raise chicks.
MPCA extends air quality alert for northern Minnesota through Aug. 4
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended the current air quality alert until Wednesday, August 4, at 9 p.m. for the northern half of Minnesota. The air quality alert for the rest of Minnesota expired Tuesday.