Dispose Christmas trees properly to reduce invasive species: MN officials
Officials are warning Minnesotans to dispose of their Christmas trees properly once the holiday season is over, or risk spreading more than holiday cheer.
New gift recycling rules, tips for Minnesotans this holiday season
Leaders in Minnesota are highlighting a new program that aims to make all packaging "refillable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable" by 2032.
Former 3M scientist who made ‘unsettling’ PFAS discovery says bosses deceived her
When former 3M lab scientist Kris Hansen found the company’s chemicals were in human blood in 1997, she said "it was like finding the big red 3M logo in the blood of the general population."
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
MN invasive zebra mussels linked to higher mercury levels in fish
Zebra mussels are significantly altering the ecosystems of Minnesota lakes, according to a study that ties the invasive species to higher mercury levels in fish.
Minneapolis replacing lead water pipes for property owners at no charge
Minneapolis officials are working to replace aging water infrastructure, including lead pipes, at properties across the city without any charge to owners.
Higher Mille Lacs walleye limit spurs optimism from resorts
Resort owners said the walleye limit announcement will get ice anglers excited for the winter season but they know all too well from last year, it will be all weather permitting.
Mayor Frey signs resolution urging county to close Mpls trash incinerator
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a resolution on Thursday, urging Hennepin County to close a trash incinerator.
Minnesota election results: Lottery revenue ballot measure passes
Minnesotans voted in favor of renewing the state constitutional amendment to put lottery dollars toward the environment.
City of Anoka residents vote 'no' on single organized trash collection system
Voters in the City of Anoka voted "no" on a ballot question about creating a municipal trash service in the city.
Live Minnesota election results: Lottery revenue ballot measure
Here's how Minnesotans voted on the lottery revenue ballot measure.
Live Minnesota election results: Lottery revenue ballot measure by county
Here are live results for how Minnesotans voted on the ballot measure by county.
Lake Pepin island project: Inside the fight to save the lake
Lake Pepin used to extend all the way up to St. Paul 12,000 years ago, but with about a million tons of sediment settling at the lake's mouth annually, Pepin is on pace to fill in within just over 300 years.
MN ballot question to decide if state lottery will fund conservation efforts
With Election Day on Tuesday, there is one question on the ballot that could impact Minnesota's environment.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.