Need a shopping bag? In Minneapolis, that will cost 5 cents extra

Minneapolis will soon make customers pay a nickel every time they take a carryout bag, a move aimed at protecting the environment by forcing people to bring their own bags.

Judge orders forensic search of MPCA computers in PolyMet challenge

A judge has ordered a forensic search of computers used by three former top officials at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as part of an investigation into whether they sought to suppress concerns by federal regulators about pollution risks from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.

6,000 lbs of trash from Lake Hiawatha turned into art display

After spending several years removing garbage from a south Minneapolis lake, a local artist is putting the waste on display.

Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say

Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.

Minnesota Court of Appeals to decide whether to keep withholding 2 permits for PolyMet mine

The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday as it weighs whether to continue withholding two permits for the PolyMet’s proposed copper-nickel mine in the northeastern part of the state. 

Artists unveil colorful mural on storm drain to share green message

A storm drain in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is looking a little more colorful these days.  Two local artists teamed up with some kids to paint a mural around the drain grate. They unveiled it Thursday afternoon at River Park.

Minnesota PUC votes to restart Enbridge Line 3 pipeline review process

Minnesota utility regulators have unfrozen the approval process for Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state.

Minnesota DNR unveils 'No Child Left Inside' outdoor education grant program

Public entities and nonprofits serving children can soon apply for $182,000 of grant funding from the Minnesota DNR if they plan to use the money to help get kids outdoors.

'Clean Cars Minnesota' standard would require dealers to offer more fuel-efficient vehicles

Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday that clean car standards are coming to Minnesota. The focus is on low emission and zero-emission vehicle standards. But Republicans say the governor is trying to bypass the voice of the people of Minnesota.