Lutsen Mountains expansion denied, halting new trails, lifts and lodge
A proposed expansion by Lutsen Mountains that would have increased skiing and hiking terrain, provided new lifts and services, and added parking spaces will not have its application permit approved.
Monticello nuclear power plant approved to operate through 2040
Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant received approval Thursday to continue operating through 2040.
Loss of Antarctic ice hurting survival of emperor penguin chicks, study says
The loss of ice in one region of Antarctica last year likely resulted in none of the emperor penguin chicks surviving in four colonies, researchers reported Thursday.
‘Turtle tunnels’ installed in Dakota County to help protect wildlife crossing
Trail cameras recently captured a snapping turtle, muskrat and squirrel using the new "critter crossings" in Eagan.
Xcel Energy to build barrier at Monticello plant to keep radioactive material from river
"Constructing the barrier wall is another step the company is taking to try and ensure that the small amount of tritium still present in the groundwater remains within the plant boundaries and can be safely recovered, stored and reused on site," Xcel Energy said in a statement.
Neighbors demand 'unjust' Minneapolis trash incinerator close by 2025
People in a few Minneapolis neighborhoods joined forces with environmental activists Tuesday to ask Hennepin County to close a trash incinerator.
Residents demanding ‘HERC’ incinerator close
Environmental activists in Minneapolis are teaming up to demand that Hennepin County close a trash incinerator that residents say is adding to pollution.
Death toll continues to rise in Maui wildfires
The death toll continues to rise in the Maui wildfires, with at least 80 people confirmed dead as of Saturday.
Brainerd residents under boil water advisory
Residents in Brainerd are under a boil water advisory after construction may have contaminated the city’s drinking water supply.
Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
DNR offering forest management grants, primarily to address Emerald Ash Borer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced over $25 million in grants are available for "urban and community forest management."
MN Supreme Court ruling on PolyMet mining
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled the state Pollution Control Agency improperly granted permits for the proposed copper-nickel mine.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules against disputed mine, says state pollution officials hid EPA warnings
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the state’s Pollution Control Agency improperly granted permits to a fiercely contested copper-nickel mine and concealed environmental concerns about the project, which critics say threatens to pollute Lake Superior and hurt tribal lands.
Minnesota air quality: Wildfire smoke leads to alert in northern Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued another air quality alert for northern Minnesota because of smoke from wildfires in Canada.
Fourth aquifer breach confirmed along Enbridge’s Line 3 oil pipeline corridor
A fourth aquifer breach has been confirmed in connection to the construction of Enbridge’s Line 3 oil pipeline, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Air quality in Minnesota: Minneapolis giving away free masks
The City of Minneapolis reached its N95 mask request limit, but approximately 5,000 masks are available for in-person pickup while supplies lasts on Aug. 4
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Xcel Energy: Contaminated water from prior Monticello leak found near Mississippi River
Xcel Energy says monitoring systems at its Monticello Nuclear Plant have determined groundwater containing tritium may be present near the Mississippi River.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.