Northern Metals fire: How did the recycling facility end up in Becker?

Four days after flames broke out, the fire at the Northern Metals facility in Becker, Minnesota is still burning and officials say it could still another couple of days before every flame is extinguished.

Northern Metals fire: MPCA air quality test results show no harmful chemicals

Early air quality test results from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency do not show signs of dangerous levels of chemicals following the massive fire at Northern Metals in Becker, Minnesota, according to the latest update from the Becker Police Department.

Minnesota regulators impose restrictions on Northern Metals after fire

Minnesota’s top pollution regulators ordered a Minneapolis recycling company to shut down some of its operations because of a massive fire that has burned for days in Sherburne County.

6 to 8 counties potentially impacted by Northern Metals fire, air quality testing underway

Minnesota health and pollution officials are asking people to stay away from the Northern Metals facility in Becker while crews work to put out the fire and air quality testing continues.

Minnesota DNR threatens fish house litterers with citations as removal deadlines loom

While the department realizes it cannot enforce everywhere, it will be keeping a close eye on those who neglect their duty to clean up after themselves when they remove their fish houses this spring.

Officials say it could take days to fully extinguish Northern Metals fire in Becker, Minnesota

Officials are investigating a fire that started overnight at the Northern Metal Recycling facility in Becker, Minnesota. As officials warn residents of poor air quality, the police chief said it could take days to fully extinguish the fire.

Delta to invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions

Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.

Elementary students learn about sustainable farming through aquaponics program

Elementary school students at St. Jude on the Lake Catholic School in Mahtomedi are learning about sustainable farming systems by raising fish and growing plants in an aquaponics system. 

Minnesota environmental groups, custodial workers release climate change study

Environmental activist groups and the union of custodial workers who clean major Twin Cities office buildings released a study Monday criticizing Minnesota corporations for policies they say block solutions to climate change and environmental racism.

Antarctica may have experienced its hottest temperature on record

A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.

Carver County dog park may close after visitors fail to clean up dog poop

An off-leash dog park in Carver County, Minnesota may close "due to unsanitary conditions" after patrons have failed to clean up after their pets.

Regulators approve environmental review for Line 3 pipeline

Minnesota utility regulators on Monday approved a revised environmental review for Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state.