Minneapolis residents celebrate Earth Day by cleaning city parks
Minneapolis parks are cleaner thanks to the hard work of thousands of people.
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Minneapolis parks are cleaner thanks to the hard work of thousands of people.
If you're looking for a way to give back to the planet, there are plenty of events happening around the Twin Cities.
Dozens of Minnesotans gathered at the state capitol on Tuesday for an Earth Day rally, urging policymakers to double down on curbing climate change and protecting Minnesota's natural resources.
For more than 50 years, we've been celebrating Earth Day to protect our planet. As Caroline Cummings reports, dozens of Minnesotans who gathered at the state capitol today worry we're not doing enough.
Earth Day has roots in the Badger State. The founder was a politician and conservationist who grew up in the town of Clear Lake, Wisconsin. Derek James traveled to St. Croix Falls to learn about his vision for a better planet.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
The bugs will take over Nickelodeon Universe, helping to keep plants free of pests.
An Earth Day rally at the Minnesota State Capitol brought out people advocating for change, but not just for the environment.
Hundreds of volunteers from across the Twin Cities spent their Saturday morning giving back in the Capitol city.
Looking for something to do on this beautiful Saturday? This local group is hosting an Earth Day clean-up and they could use your help. WCCO's Adam Duxter explains.
In honor of Earth Week, some University of Minnesota students will spend their Friday afternoon cleaning up one of the Twin Cities' most popular lakes.
Monday is Earth Day and while the day is focused on promoting recycling and sustainability, the University of Minnesota's ReUse program prioritizes it all year round.
The ReUse program at the U helps give donated materials a second life and you can take advantage of the deep discounts.
The chilly weather didn't stop people from helping clean-up parks and neighborhoods across the metro Saturday.
On Earth Day, community groups in Minneapolis continued their effort for a cleaner neighborhood.
Upgrading your home to make it more eco-efficient can not only save you money but also increase your home’s re-sale value. Kirsten Dillon shares some cost-effective and eco-friendly upgrades.
These five changes can help your home curb climate change, on Earth Day and every day.
