Red Flag Warning issued for southwestern Minnesota due to dangerous fire conditions
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for more than a dozen counties in southwestern and west-central Minnesota Tuesday due to dangerous fire conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for more than a dozen counties in southwestern and west-central Minnesota Tuesday due to dangerous fire conditions.
Half of Minnesota at peak fall color, DNR says
About half of Minnesota is currently experiencing peak fall color, according to the latest report from the state Department of Natural Resources.
About half of Minnesota is currently experiencing peak fall color, according to the latest report from the state Department of Natural Resources.
'It's not your imagination': Minnesota DNR confirms fall colors peaking early
In a burst of vibrant colors as we near the end of September, fall foliage is already on display in Minnesota.
In a burst of vibrant colors as we near the end of September, fall foliage is already on display in Minnesota.
Northern half of Minnesota approaching peak fall color, DNR says
The northern half of Minnesota is approaching peak fall color, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources weekly fall color report.
The northern half of Minnesota is approaching peak fall color, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources weekly fall color report.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
Five fall color drives to take in Minnesota this fall
Five fall color drives to take in Minnesota state forests this fall.
Five fall color drives to take in Minnesota state forests this fall.
Wolf pups born on Lake Superior's Isle Royale in 2019, 2020
The wolves that were translocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior have begun to reproduce, the National Park Service says.
The wolves that were translocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior have begun to reproduce, the National Park Service says.
Smoke chokes West Coast as wildfire deaths keep climbing
Wildfire smoke that posed a health hazard to millions choked the West Coast on Saturday as firefighters battled deadly blazes that obliterated some towns and displaced tens of thousands of people, the latest in a series of calamities this year.
Wildfire smoke that posed a health hazard to millions choked the West Coast on Saturday as firefighters battled deadly blazes that obliterated some towns and displaced tens of thousands of people, the latest in a series of calamities this year.
Climate change largely missing from 2020 presidential campaigns as fires rage in the US
Historic wildfires are sweeping across the nation’s West Coast, but you wouldn’t know it from the presidential campaign. For President Donald Trump, the historic wildfires ravaging Democratic strongholds on the West Coast are presenting another crisis at a time when he can ill afford one.
Historic wildfires are sweeping across the nation’s West Coast, but you wouldn’t know it from the presidential campaign. For President Donald Trump, the historic wildfires ravaging Democratic strongholds on the West Coast are presenting another crisis at a time when he can ill afford one.
Climate change: World is getting close to exceeding temperature limit, UN report says
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness becomes International Dark Sky Sanctuary
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now a certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of only 13 in the world.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now a certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of only 13 in the world.
Dramatic photos: California residents wake up to raining ash and smoke-filled skies
Others around the Bay Area also documented hazy horizons, red suns and gray skies -- all the result of the raging wildfires burning around California, which as of this week had scorched a record-setting 2.3 million acres of earth.
Others around the Bay Area also documented hazy horizons, red suns and gray skies -- all the result of the raging wildfires burning around California, which as of this week had scorched a record-setting 2.3 million acres of earth.
Jumping worm is the latest invasive species to be on the lookout for
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to be on the lookout for another invasive species. The jumping worm can degrade soils and cause damage to plants and lawns.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to be on the lookout for another invasive species. The jumping worm can degrade soils and cause damage to plants and lawns.
AG Ellison joins lawsuit against Trump administration over reduced reviews for federal projects
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a lawsuit being brought by 22 states against changes to the environmental review process by federal agencies brought by the Trump administration.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a lawsuit being brought by 22 states against changes to the environmental review process by federal agencies brought by the Trump administration.
MPCA: Dozens of new electric vehicle charging stations coming to Greater Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it will fund 38 new electric vehicle charging stations along four corridors in the state.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it will fund 38 new electric vehicle charging stations along four corridors in the state.
Ancient redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
Amazon rainforest continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it
This year, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro pledged to control the burning. He imposed a four-month ban on most fires and sent in the army.
This year, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro pledged to control the burning. He imposed a four-month ban on most fires and sent in the army.
Walz administration to file appeal against Line 3, delaying project
The Minnesota Department of Commerce will keep up its legal fight against the state's Public Utilities Commission over the Line 3 oil pipeline, further delaying the project.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce will keep up its legal fight against the state's Public Utilities Commission over the Line 3 oil pipeline, further delaying the project.
US approves oil and gas leasing plan for Alaska Wildlife refuge
The Trump administration on Monday took another step to opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for oil and gas, potentially fulfilling a decades-long dream for Republicans.
The Trump administration on Monday took another step to opening Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling for oil and gas, potentially fulfilling a decades-long dream for Republicans.