Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
Upper Red Lake walleye limit for summer 2024 revealed
The walleye limit for anglers on Upper Red Lake has been set for the spring and summer.
Minnesota lawn care advice offered ahead of early spring
With a nearly snow-less winter and now a warm and dry spring, there’s a question lawn and garden experts are getting a lot: Should I start watering?
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
Pew, pew! Thawing Minnesota lake sounds like 'Star Wars' battle
What does a lake sound like as the ice melts?
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
MN fishing, hunting license digital photos could soon be accepted as proof
Those who hunt and fish in Minnesota could soon be able to prove they have purchased a license by simply having a photo of its purchase on their phone.
Deer ticks are active throughout the metro
Minnesotans are being urged to take extra precautions after ticks were spotted in the Twin Cities.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
Smith Foundry emissions are within permit, MPCA says
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency met with neighbors on Wednesday to discuss new findings that show the Smith Foundry, in Minneapolis' East Phillips neighborhood, isn't violating emission regulations.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
Minnesota’s plan to fix its trash problem
More than 3 million tons of trash are generated in Twin Cities metro area every year, and it only continues to grow. MPCA officials say at the current rate, local landfills will quickly run out of space.
Maple syrup in January? Hobbyist of 50 years says it’s a first for him
In Minnesota, maple sap typically flows around March when the nights are below freezing and the days are warmer.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Minnesota DNR updates invasive carp action plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its plan to help prevent and manage invasive carp in the state for the next decade.
Minnesota reduces acceptable 'forever chemicals' levels below detectability
Minnesota is shrinking the amount of PFAS chemicals — also known as "forever chemicals" — measured in our water before they are considered dangerous to our health.
Minnesota's EV charging stations increasing as part of VW settlement investments
From 2024 to 2027, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says it will spend a portion of $14 million on increasing Minnesota’s EV charging network by more than 2,500 miles.
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.