Tourists issued citations at Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful for 'thermal trespassing'
Two men are in hot water for getting too close to the hot water at the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The tourists have since been tracked down by park rangers and issued mandatory court appearances for "thermal trespassing" at the famous hot spring and are now due in court in two months.
Two men are in hot water for getting too close to the hot water at the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The tourists have since been tracked down by park rangers and issued mandatory court appearances for "thermal trespassing" at the famous hot spring and are now due in court in two months.
Rain challenges Minnesota farmers as fall season approaches
Rainy weather in recent weeks is creating a challenge for farmers getting ready for their fall season in Minnesota.
Rainy weather in recent weeks is creating a challenge for farmers getting ready for their fall season in Minnesota.
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth’ that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
University of Tennessee offers scholarship to young student bullied for his homemade T-shirt
A young University of Tennessee fan who was bullied at his elementary school for making his own UT shirt will now get to attend college there -- for free.
A young University of Tennessee fan who was bullied at his elementary school for making his own UT shirt will now get to attend college there -- for free.
'Demon' baby shocks parents in hilarious ultrasound pics
A 17-year-old woman in Virginia went into her ultrasound appointment hoping to learn the sex of her unborn baby, but was shocked when the technician caught her daughter seemingly staring back at them like a “demon.”
A 17-year-old woman in Virginia went into her ultrasound appointment hoping to learn the sex of her unborn baby, but was shocked when the technician caught her daughter seemingly staring back at them like a “demon.”
Trump administration to revoke Obama-era water protection rule
The Trump administration plans to revoke an Obama-era regulation that provided federal protection to many U.S. wetlands and streams.
The Trump administration plans to revoke an Obama-era regulation that provided federal protection to many U.S. wetlands and streams.
Air pollution linked to violent behavior, says University of Minnesota study
Air pollution has been linked to a number of health issues, but a University of Minnesota and Colorado State University study now links the air we breathe to violent behavior.
Air pollution has been linked to a number of health issues, but a University of Minnesota and Colorado State University study now links the air we breathe to violent behavior.
Minnesota and Wisconsin DNRs looking to change fishing possession, length limits on Mississippi River
Minnesota and Wisconsin’s DNRs are proposing border waters fishing regulation changes that would lower possession limits and change some length limits for popular fish.
Minnesota and Wisconsin’s DNRs are proposing border waters fishing regulation changes that would lower possession limits and change some length limits for popular fish.
Energy efficient vehicles added to St. Paul Public Works fleet
The City of St. Paul is adding environmentally friendly vehicles to its public works fleet.
The City of St. Paul is adding environmentally friendly vehicles to its public works fleet.
Protesters call on Cargill to take action to prevent Amazon rainforest deforestation
A group of protesters was out Thursday to call on companies to stop practices they say are having negative effects on the Amazon rainforest.
A group of protesters was out Thursday to call on companies to stop practices they say are having negative effects on the Amazon rainforest.
Discovery of Emerald Ash Borer in Medford trees prompts quarantine in Steele County
Steele County is under a tree quarantine after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found Emerald Ash Borer in several trees in Medford, Minn.
Steele County is under a tree quarantine after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found Emerald Ash Borer in several trees in Medford, Minn.
Minnesota DNR: What you need to know as bears emerge from hibernation
It's that time of year again. As bears begin roaming Minnesota, residents and visitors are reminded of some important safety tips, such as checking your property for foods that could attract them.
It's that time of year again. As bears begin roaming Minnesota, residents and visitors are reminded of some important safety tips, such as checking your property for foods that could attract them.
Invasive silver carp caught in St. Croix River, DNR says
A commercial fisher caught an invasive silver carp in the St. Croix River near Prescott, Wisconsin earlier this spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday.
A commercial fisher caught an invasive silver carp in the St. Croix River near Prescott, Wisconsin earlier this spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday.
Minnesota's moose population remains stable for 8th consecutive year, DNR says
Minnesota’s moose population remains stable for the eighth year in a row, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Minnesota’s moose population remains stable for the eighth year in a row, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
4 Canadian wolves relocated to Isle Royale on Lake Superior
Four more wolves were relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior last week as part of the National Park Service’s ongoing effort to rebuild the island’s once-thriving wolf population.
Four more wolves were relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior last week as part of the National Park Service’s ongoing effort to rebuild the island’s once-thriving wolf population.
New Minneapolis policies allow homebuyers, renters to get property's energy information
The Minneapolis City Council approved three policies Friday that will allow homebuyers and renters to learn energy information about a home or apartment before buying a property or signing a lease.
The Minneapolis City Council approved three policies Friday that will allow homebuyers and renters to learn energy information about a home or apartment before buying a property or signing a lease.
Minnesota regulators near decision on disputed Enbridge oil pipeline
Minnesota regulators will open two days of final arguments on whether they should approve Enbridge Energy's proposal for replacing its deteriorating Line 3 crude oil pipeline from Canada across Minnesota.
Minnesota regulators will open two days of final arguments on whether they should approve Enbridge Energy's proposal for replacing its deteriorating Line 3 crude oil pipeline from Canada across Minnesota.
Zebra mussels found on docks in Medicine Lake, Minnesota DNR confirms
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Medicine Lake in Plymouth. A lakeshore property owner notified the DNR and Three Rivers Park District staff when a worker discovered one adult zebra mussel on a dock they were removing from the lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Medicine Lake in Plymouth. A lakeshore property owner notified the DNR and Three Rivers Park District staff when a worker discovered one adult zebra mussel on a dock they were removing from the lake
14-year-old with Hollywood ambitions debuts environmental documentary
A South High School freshman has been making movies since he was 10-years-old.
A South High School freshman has been making movies since he was 10-years-old.
Mille Lacs walleye season: No keepers, 21-day fishing ban
Walleye fishing will be catch-and-release only once again this summer on Mille Lacs Lake, meaning no keepers for the second straight year. The DNR announced this season’s walleye regulations on Tuesday as part of the ongoing effort to rebuild the walleye population on Mille Lacs.
Walleye fishing will be catch-and-release only once again this summer on Mille Lacs Lake, meaning no keepers for the second straight year. The DNR announced this season’s walleye regulations on Tuesday as part of the ongoing effort to rebuild the walleye population on Mille Lacs.