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Minnesota state and tribal leaders met with members of the Environment Protection Agency In Shakopee on Wednesday to discuss how they aim to use $4 million in pollution reduction grants.
The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years.
Rep. Angie Craig is pushing the Federal Aviation Administration for answers after reports of poop fell in Burnsville last week.
A recent report of possible human feces falling from a plane onto a car in Burnsville, Minnesota led us to take a deep dive into transportation waste disposal.
The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.
Under the proposal, the higher blends could be sold during the summer in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
One woman said her vet told her the toxic chemicals from the train triggered her 2-year-old pet cat to go into congenital heart failure, and within days, they had to put him to sleep.
Those who rely on private wells were still urged to continue drinking bottled water until they can secure testing of their water source, the state said.
Minnesota lawmakers were swift to respond to the decision, with Sen. Tina Smith calling the decision "deeply flawed," and Rep. Ilhan Omar said it "not only flies in the face of the letter of the law, but of basic morality."
The EPA says the certified buildings in the Twin Cities have prevented emissions equivalent to 226,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
The Environmental Protection Agency designates January as National Radon Action Month.
A coalition of 22 Democratic-led states has sued the Trump administration over its decision to ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants.
Documents that the federal Environmental Protection Agency tried to keep confidential show that its staffers criticized how Minnesota regulators drafted a key permit for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
The new proposal weakens a 2016 rule requiring energy companies to regularly conduct leak inspections on their drilling equipment.
Minneapolis joined an amicus brief with 17 other states defending the 2016 U.S Environmental Protection Agency's "clean car" standards.
Bowing out after months of scandals, Scott Pruitt is turning the Environmental Protection Agency over to a far less flashy deputy who is expected to continue Pruitt's rule-cutting, business-friendly ways as steward of the country's environment.
The farmers argue that Pruitt's actions have hammered demand for ethanol, hurting both ethanol and corn prices.
EPA chief Scott Pruitt laughed off questions about whether he used his office to try to help his wife get a "business opportunity" with Chick-fil-A, while a close aide abruptly resigned.
The EPA blocked the news organizations from attending Tuesday's Washington meeting, convened by EPA chief Scott Pruitt.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt spent more than $120,000 in public funds last summer for a trip to Italy that included a meeting of G-7 ministers and a private tour of the Vatican.
For a second consecutive year, President Donald Trump is trying to drastically reduce or eliminate federal support of cleanups for iconic U.S. waterways including the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay.
The posted material is a snapshot of the EPA site before the information was removed.
Minneapolis officials announced Thursday that the city is joining other cities across the country in posting deleted climate change data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
A Minnesota scientist who leads an Environmental Protection Agency scientific advisory board says she was pressured by the agency's chief of staff to change her testimony before Congress to downplay the Trump administration's decision not to reappoint half of the board's members.
A Minnesota official who heads a group that represents state environmental agencies nationwide says the Trump administration's proposed cuts to Environmental Protection Agency grant programs would cripple their ability to protect air, land and water.
Last week, U.S. House Republicans held their first hearing as part of their effort to impeach President Joe Biden. Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats.
A swimmer from Lake Elmo may face a long road to recovery following a deadly crash.
A fresh take on a popular lakeside gathering spot hopes to reel in thousands of visitors.
It has been a notorious hot spot for violence on the north side of Minneapolis for years.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is touting its latest statistics on gun and drug seizures.
A fresh take on a popular lakeside gathering spot hopes to reel in thousands of visitors.
It has been a notorious hot spot for violence on the north side of Minneapolis for years.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is touting its latest statistics on gun and drug seizures.
Through winter's core, December through February, the Climate Prediction Center says there are increased chances for a warmer-than-average winter across Minnesota this year.
The woman, who investigators believe is between 40 and 50 years of age, died on the morning of Sept. 29 at HCMC's emergency room in downtown Minneapolis.
Through winter's core, December through February, the Climate Prediction Center says there are increased chances for a warmer-than-average winter across Minnesota this year.
Scott County has agreed to pay more than $12 million to a man who said his mistreatment by jail officials necessitated the amputation of both of his arms.
Emmer has served as House majority whip under McCarthy. He is reportedly backing current House Majority Leader Republican Rep. Steve Scalise, of Louisiana — to become the next House Speaker.
During a one-week statewide "Click It or Ticket" campaign, Minnesota law enforcement issued 1,125 seat belt citations and 39 child restraint citations.
The United States Postal Service is looking for help this holiday season.
The Republican president of the Wisconsin Senate is calling on the Assembly to vote to impeach the state's nonpartisan top elections official.
A Wisconsin legislator says she's running to try to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in next year's election.
A judge has blocked a southeastern Wisconsin school district's policy of allowing students to change their names and gender pronouns without parental consent.
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
We are still a couple of months away from holiday toy shopping, but a group of volunteers in Clear Lake never stops making gifts for kids.
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Last week, U.S. House Republicans held their first hearing as part of their effort to impeach President Joe Biden. Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats.
Costs have climbed significantly for the makeover of the governor’s mansion.
Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democrat, and Amy Koch, a Republican about the impact it could have with voters.
Last week, U.S. House Republicans held their first hearing as part of their effort to impeach President Joe Biden. Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Preya Samsundar, a Republican political consultant, believes her party just wants the truth.
Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Democrats strongly pushed back at the hearing and criticized the entire process as politically motivated. David Schultz, a professor with Hamline University, agrees with Democrats and believes the hearings are part of political warfare.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue says since Aug. 16, about 2.1 million Minnesotans have received direct deposits or paper checks from the state.
We are still a couple of months away from holiday toy shopping, but a group of volunteers in Clear Lake never stops making gifts for kids.
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is touting its latest statistics on gun and drug seizures.
A second person faces charges in connection to a violent carjacking over the summer in the driveway of a family's Minnetonka home.
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
The teenager who shot and killed a beloved St. Paul hockey coach will now spend the next 25-and-a-half years in prison.
During a one-week statewide "Click It or Ticket" campaign, Minnesota law enforcement issued 1,125 seat belt citations and 39 child restraint citations.
Lawsuit alleging that Johnson & Johnson's talcum power caused cancer used faulty expert testimony, appeals court rules.
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
An Elk River family who for weeks fought for their daughter to have access to her medical cannabis on school grounds saw their persistence pay off over the weekend.
"Her one action not only changed Parker's life, but also started a chain reaction across the country that's helped several people live longer, healthier lives," said Elizabeth Lintelman.
Cochlear implants are only approved for kids this young in rare cases. The family hopes parents in a similar situation will have the advantage of hearing about Diana's journey.
Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
The Foo Fighters will visit Minneapolis on their next tour, the first stop in Minnesota since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
State restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Harrison Smith had a quiet start to the season.
Carlos Correa contributed an RBI single and a quick-twitch tag off a pickoff throw from Sonny Gray, and the Minnesota Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-0 win in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Twins won their first playoff game in nearly two decades Tuesday, and it was the kind of game fans dream of.
Royce Lewis smashed Minnesota's 18-game postseason losing streak into the seats, homering in each of his first two at-bats to carry the Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of their AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday.
The Twins haven't won a playoff game since Oct. 5, 2004. Here's what was going on in the world way back then.
Last week, U.S. House Republicans held their first hearing as part of their effort to impeach President Joe Biden. Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats.
Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democrat, and Amy Koch, a Republican about the impact it could have with voters.
Last week, U.S. House Republicans held their first hearing as part of their effort to impeach President Joe Biden. Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Preya Samsundar, a Republican political consultant, believes her party just wants the truth.
Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the polls showing Hunter Biden's troubles are beginning to worry more Democrats. Democrats strongly pushed back at the hearing and criticized the entire process as politically motivated. David Schultz, a professor with Hamline University, agrees with Democrats and believes the hearings are part of political warfare.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
It seems like everyone is selling something pumpkin spice these days.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
It'll be a mix of sun and clouds on Thursday before some rain on Friday.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will get rounds of showers as temps begin to cool down.
Through winter's core, December through February, the Climate Prediction Center says there are increased chances for a warmer-than-average winter across Minnesota this year.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the temperature will continue to drop over the course of the next few days.
It'll be a mix of sun and clouds on Thursday before some rain on Friday.
A fresh take on a popular lakeside gathering spot hopes to reel in thousands of visitors.
Fans are in a great mood because they’re comfortable knowing that no matter the outcome of the game, they’re not out of the running yet.
A swimmer from Lake Elmo may be facing a long road to recovery following a deadly crash.
Costs have climbed significantly for the makeover of the governor’s mansion.