Monticello nuclear plant shut down Wednesday after control valve issue
A control valve issue at the Xcel Energy Monticello nuclear power plant caused the reactor to automatically shut down on Wednesday morning.
A control valve issue at the Xcel Energy Monticello nuclear power plant caused the reactor to automatically shut down on Wednesday morning.
Emerald ash borer found in 3 new Minnesota counties, quarantines expanding
Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in three new Minnesota counties that will lead to an expanded quarantine.
Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in three new Minnesota counties that will lead to an expanded quarantine.
Hundreds of Iron Range steelworkers facing layoffs in May
Hundreds of Iron Range steelworkers are being temporarily laid off due to an excess accumulation of iron ore.
Hundreds of Iron Range steelworkers are being temporarily laid off due to an excess accumulation of iron ore.
Mystery solved as 'crazy gross rain' dirties cars across hundreds of miles
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
You can eat these 5 invasive animals to help population control, US Fish & Wildlife Service says
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
Minneapolis tree lottery: How to get a tree for $30
The Minneapolis tree lottery opened Feb. 10, making way for residents to purchase low-cost trees in an effort to increase the city's tree canopy.
The Minneapolis tree lottery opened Feb. 10, making way for residents to purchase low-cost trees in an effort to increase the city's tree canopy.
MPCA changed its inspections process after Smith Foundry dispute: audit
A new audit is looking at how the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) responded to concerns about the Smith Foundry in Minneapolis before it closed following an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigation and agreement.
A new audit is looking at how the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) responded to concerns about the Smith Foundry in Minneapolis before it closed following an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigation and agreement.
Trump targeting showerheads, LED light bulbs in next environmental order
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
Paper straws: The arguments for and against
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Beets by they: Funding for PFAS alternative considered
An entire industry could grow in Minnesota to replace the dangerous chemicals known as PFAS.
An entire industry could grow in Minnesota to replace the dangerous chemicals known as PFAS.
MN senator wants to make it legal to eat beavers again
A Minnesota senator is proposing reversing a law put in effect last year that banned the consumption of nuisance beavers in Minnesota.
A Minnesota senator is proposing reversing a law put in effect last year that banned the consumption of nuisance beavers in Minnesota.
North Dakota considers ending longstanding weather modification program
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
Hennepin Co. recycling ambassador program
Hennepin County is looking for volunteers to join its recycling ambassador program. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more on the story.
Hennepin County is looking for volunteers to join its recycling ambassador program. FOX 9?s Se Kwon has more on the story.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Minnesota PFAS ban faces lawsuit over cookware
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it?s unconstitutional. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it?s unconstitutional. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.
How to get paid collecting conifer cones in northern MN
Collecting certain conifer cones in Minnesota could make you some money this winter.
Collecting certain conifer cones in Minnesota could make you some money this winter.
Minnesota PFAS ban: Nonstick pan makers challenge new law
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it’s unconstitutional.
A cookware group is suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency over the new law banning PFAS in cookware, claiming it’s unconstitutional.
Jimmy Carter remembered for protecting Minnesota's Boundary Waters
After his passing at the age of 100, Jimmy Carter is being remembered as the president who helped keep the Boundary Waters what it is today.
After his passing at the age of 100, Jimmy Carter is being remembered as the president who helped keep the Boundary Waters what it is today.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.