Minnesota winter: Salt threatens waterways, alternatives urged
As winter storms approach, Minnesotans are reminded of the environmental impact of using salt for de-icing their sidewalks and driveways.
Oversalting is bad for the environment: What's the right amount for sidewalks and driveways?
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is once again warning homeowners not to overdo it when it comes to salting their driveways and sidewalks during the winter. When it comes to salt, a little goes a long way. Here are their recommendations.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Going for Gold: Geologist finds flecks of treasure in the metro
Lucas Lundgren is a geologist by trade, but in his free time he pans for gold across the Midwest. He calls himself 'Glacial Gold Hunter', and he's created quite a following on YouTube and Instagram.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Orono app developer making great strides in cleaning up litter
Going for regular walks can be good for your health, but they can also be an exercise in civic engagement.
Wastewater-tainted lakes closed after Waseca flooding
The City of Waseca has temporarily closed access to four lakes, a marsh and a creek after an emergency discharge of wastewater has potentially contaminated water in the city.
Air quality alert: Heavy surface smoke from Canada wildfires impacting MN on Monday
Heavy surface smoke from wildfires in Canada is drifting across Minnesota on Monday, with unhealthy air quality levels expected in parts of the state.
Underwater videos reveal impact of wakesurfing on Minnesota lakes
Underwater turbulence from wakesurfing can "adversely" impact Minnesota’s lakes, according to a highly anticipated study by the University of Minnesota.
11 Hennepin County beaches closed due to bacteria, poor water test results
Eleven beaches in Hennepin County have been temporarily closed to swimmers after water testing revealed unsafe levels of bacteria or returned unacceptable test results.
New 'plant destroyer' water mold species found for first time in MN
University of Minnesota researchers have discovered 14 new “plant destroyer" water molds that were previously unreported in Minnesota, that pose a threat to the state's forests.