How much salt do you really need for de-icing a driveway and sidewalk?
You may not need as much rock salt to melt icy driveways and sidewalks as you think—and using too much is having some ill effects on the environment.
You may not need as much rock salt to melt icy driveways and sidewalks as you think—and using too much is having some ill effects on the environment.
How much salt is really needed for de-icing?
As it turns out, you probably don't need to use as much rock salt to melt ice on your property -- and overuse is having some ill effects on the environment.
As it turns out, you probably don't need to use as much rock salt to melt ice on your property -- and overuse is having some ill effects on the environment.
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.
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.
Leaders in Minnesota are highlighting a new program that aims to make all packaging "refillable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable" by 2032.
MPCA focuses on eco-friendly packaging amid holidays
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will hold a press conference on Wednesday to highlight a new program making all packaging in the state refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2032. The agency will also provide tips for reducing packaging waste during the holiday season.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will hold a press conference on Wednesday to highlight a new program making all packaging in the state refillable, reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2032. The agency will also provide tips for reducing packaging waste during the holiday season.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Minneapolis officials are working to replace aging water infrastructure, including lead pipes, at properties across the city without any charge to owners.
Vandals destroy dozens of trees in St. Paul
Dozens of newly planted trees in St. Paul were destroyed, causing nearly $40,000 in damage. Police are investigating the incident and trying to determine who is responsible. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on the story.
Dozens of newly planted trees in St. Paul were destroyed, causing nearly $40,000 in damage. Police are investigating the incident and trying to determine who is responsible. FOX 9?s Bill Keller has more on the story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The fight to save Lake Pepin
While the entire price tag is roughly $50 million dollars between federal and local contributions, keeping the dredged material relatively close and forming it into islands is actually the cheaper option compared to shipping tons and tons of material somewhere else. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the full story.
While the entire price tag is roughly $50 million dollars between federal and local contributions, keeping the dredged material relatively close and forming it into islands is actually the cheaper option compared to shipping tons and tons of material somewhere else. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the full story.
MN ballot question on lottery funding conservation
The question for voters is whether they want to renew some of the state?s lottery money for the environment and natural resources. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
The question for voters is whether they want to renew some of the state?s lottery money for the environment and natural resources. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.