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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.
Seats reserved for the 10 Democrats on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee were empty Thursday.
The Trump administration is mandating that any studies or data from scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency undergo review by political appointees before they can be released to the public.
A federal appeals court has rejected a challenge by environmental groups to Minnesota's plan for reducing haze over Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday let the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of Minnesota's rules stand.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to investigate the allegations in a petition that seeks to strip the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency of its authority to regulate water pollution from mining.
An environmental attorney says the Environmental Protection Agency may have backed the final review for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine, but the federal agency still has considerable authority to decide whether the project qualifies for permits.
The Environmental Protection Agency is inspecting a site in St. Louis Park that residents fear is contaminating their water.
Americans are apparently sending about twice as much garbage to landfills as the federal government has estimated. A new survey by Yale University found America tosses about five pounds of trash per person into landfills every day.
The Environmental Protection Agency is ordering a 40 percent cut in Minnesota's carbon emissions by 2030. Most of that will come from power plants, like Xcel's Sherco plant in Becker.
A group of local musicians playing saxophone, trumpet, drums and more gather at the site of what once was a Speedway gas station across from where George Floyd was killed more than two years ago.
While the warmth is fleeting, it's almost always appreciated. The color bursts dangling in the wind tell us fall is in the air, but the air itself is forcing people to shed all those seasonal layers.
Consumers can expect to pay more for their Thanksgiving turkey this year as inflation and bird flu continue to make an impact on the market.
Jay Boughton was killed in the summer of 2021. The youth baseball coach was driving on Highway 169 in Plymouth with his 16-year-old son.
Before prospective jurors were led into the courtroom Monday morning, Darrell Brooks repeatedly interrupted Judge Jennifer Dorow, saying he didn't recognize the state of Wisconsin or Dorow as a judge.
A group of local musicians playing saxophone, trumpet, drums and more gather at the site of what once was a Speedway gas station across from where George Floyd was killed more than two years ago.
Jay Boughton was killed in the summer of 2021. The youth baseball coach was driving on Highway 169 in Plymouth with his 16-year-old son.
On Monday, the Police Chief Examining Committee advanced five candidates, nearly all of which have connections to the St. Paul Police Department.
Drought last year and dry conditions this year have been challenging for farmers in many parts of the state. But there's a Minnesota crop that thrives in dry weather.
A house in Minneapolis went up in flames early Saturday morning for the third time in just over a month.
Experts say it is the first footage of a mom and pup foraging for blueberries together that they're aware of.
Drought last year and dry conditions this year have been challenging for farmers in many parts of the state. But there's a Minnesota crop that thrives in dry weather.
The severe head injury sustained by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa only exacerbated worries, especially as the third-year veteran appeared to have suffered another head injury a week before.
Thirty-two-year-old Alyssa Schmidt, her 31-year-old brother Matt Schmidt, and the pilot, 32-year-old Tyler Fretland, died in the Hermantown crash.
The Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota repeated last week a bizarre hoax claim which has been debunked that children are being told they can identify as anthropomorphic cats and are being allowed to use litter boxes to urinate in schools.
Before prospective jurors were led into the courtroom Monday morning, Darrell Brooks repeatedly interrupted Judge Jennifer Dorow, saying he didn't recognize the state of Wisconsin or Dorow as a judge.
Wisconsin fired head coach Paul Chryst on Sunday after a 2-3 start to his eighth season leading the school where he played in the city where he grew up.
Darrell Brooks plowed through the city's Christmas parade in his Ford Escape last year, killing six people and injuring dozens more, prosecutors allege. His trial opens Monday with jury selection and is expected to last at least a month.
Authorities in western Wisconsin Sunday night canceled an AMBER Alert sent out for a 15-year-old girl, saying she was found safe.
Though people in the path of Hurricane Ian were hit hardest, many watched the effects from afar, including a 10-year-old from western Wisconsin.
The CIA director spoke with CBS News about Putin's options on the battlefield and how the war is affecting Russia's relationship with China.
He is asking for punitive damages of $475 million.
Stewart Rhodes and his codefendants are accused by the government of planning their Capitol attack for months. "Hogwash," said one defense attorney.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says there's no "painless way" to cool red-hot inflation. But we can choose who takes the pain, experts say.
The Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota repeated last week a bizarre hoax claim which has been debunked that children are being told they can identify as anthropomorphic cats and are being allowed to use litter boxes to urinate in schools.
Consumers can expect to pay more for their Thanksgiving turkey this year as inflation and bird flu continue to make an impact on the market.
There are a lot of ways to make money doing a side hustle - and one way to get started is to flip some of the items you already own.
It all started with a postcard in the mail that told Pam Pommer she'd soon be getting a new utility meter installed at her home.
Officials cite "ongoing staffing shortages" for the substandard dining experiences so far this school year.
Health inspectors are busy this time of year as colder weather prompts mice to move inside restaurants and stores.
Jay Boughton was killed in the summer of 2021. The youth baseball coach was driving on Highway 169 in Plymouth with his 16-year-old son.
Before prospective jurors were led into the courtroom Monday morning, Darrell Brooks repeatedly interrupted Judge Jennifer Dorow, saying he didn't recognize the state of Wisconsin or Dorow as a judge.
On Monday, the Police Chief Examining Committee advanced five candidates, nearly all of which have connections to the St. Paul Police Department.
The mother of the son of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop by former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter, has filed a lawsuit, saying that her son is entitled to half the money raised through GoFundMe donations.
Investigators say a man in his 20s was found lying in the alley with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
A Minnesota judge who struck down key restrictions on abortion in the state has rejected a bid by a county prosecutor who hopes to appeal the ruling.
More than a hundred mental health workers with Allina Health are on the picket line Monday.
Officials announced Monday that more than 1 million frontline workers in Minnesota will begin receiving hundreds of dollars in "hero pay" starting this week.
Knight grew up an athlete, but not necessarily a runner. Like many great stories, his marathon journey started with a bet from a friend.
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why Balhepburn is anything but par for the course.
"B****, I just twerked and played James Madison's crystal flute from the 1800s," she said to the crowd. "We just made history tonight!"
The upside for the Minnesota Vikings is clear: They've finished the first quarter of their first season under new head coach Kevin O'Connell by managing to build a firm foundation with a 3-1 record.
Towns took part in non-contact drills with the team on Monday. He will not play in Minnesota's first exhibition game on Tuesday at Miami, coach Chris Finch said.
The severe head injury sustained by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa only exacerbated worries, especially as the third-year veteran appeared to have suffered another head injury a week before.
The Minnesota Vikings released an official statement regarding rookie safety Lewis Cine, who was injured in Sunday's game in London.
A Russian court has set a date for American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.
A closely-watched race in Minnesota could help decide who controls the next Congress. Our political analysts Abou Amara, a Democrat, and Amy Koch, a Republican, weighed-in on the race.
Republican challenger Tyler Kistner is running on inflation, saying President Joe Biden's spending plans supported by Craig, like the Inflation Reduction Act, have hurt the country.
Democratic Representative Angie Craig is facing a rematch against Republican Tyler Kistner for the 2nd Congressional District.
A lot of the money is coming from outside the state. Why? It is one of a handful of tossup districts in the country that could determine who controls the U.S. House of Representatives.
A lot of the money is coming from outside the state. Why? It is one of a handful of tossup districts in the country that could determine who controls the U.S. House of Representatives.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why Balhepburn is anything but par for the course.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, see why people come from across the country to scale the cliffs at Blue Mounds State Park.
It's a state park that's full of scenic trails and waterfalls, but it also used to be the site of a town.
John Lauritsen takes us to a place in western Minnesota where vintage motorcycles still rule the road.
Land-wise, Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state. But had politicians in the 1850s gotten their way, we would be much bigger.
While the warmth is fleeting, it's almost always appreciated. The color bursts dangling in the wind tell us fall is in the air, but the air itself is forcing people to shed all those seasonal layers.
The average person dreams two hours per night. You might not remember it -- but that might be because you're not supposed to.
It's that time of year when we keep tweaking our thermostat in search for the "magic number."
If you have a child between 6 and 12, there's a good chance they've asked you for a cellphone.
The temperature plunge can be tough mentally and physically, too, as some people complain of cold symptoms, headaches and feeling off-kilter.
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
The Minnesota Vikings are kicking off their 2022 season against the rival green Bay Packers. It was a match expected to draw tens of thousands to Downtown Minneapolis.
The northern lights glowed brightly in the skies over Minnesota Saturday night.
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow is likely to be the last mild day for a while.
While the warmth is fleeting, it's almost always appreciated. The color bursts dangling in the wind tell us fall is in the air, but the air itself is forcing people to shed all those seasonal layers.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we have one more mild day before things cool down.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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 tomorrow is likely to be the last mild day for a while.
Right now, we're holding on to the summer heat even though the leaves are changing.
What started with a few players has grown. They haven't missed a Monday performance in more than a year.
J. Alexander Keung and Tou Thao are expected to surrender to federal marshals Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Since the outbreak began this spring, more than 3.6 million birds in Minnesota have been affected. Minnesota is the top turkey producing state in the country.