U of M’s ReUse program gives donated items new life
The ReUse program at the U helps give donated materials a second life and you can take advantage of the deep discounts.
The ReUse program at the U helps give donated materials a second life and you can take advantage of the deep discounts.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you’re not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste? Kirsten Mitchell breaks it down in tonight's Good Question.
If you found a brand new electronic device under the Christmas tree this year, your next question is what to do with the old one. (NOTE: This video is from Dec. 30, 2015)
All donation proceeds will go towards The Open Door, a local non-profit working to end hunger. In its first year of the Holiday Lights For Hunger campaign, they hope to generate $10,000.
Starbucks will now allow its baristas to serve beverages in cups provided by customers at drive-thrus in the U.S. and Canada.
The presents have been opened—now what do you do with the wrapping paper and boxes they came in? Before you head to the dumpster, CBS's Donya Bacchus has recycling tips.
A new Twin Cities facility is tackling an environmental problem and creating hundreds of green jobs. Things like pallet wrap, boat wrap and food packaging are notoriously difficult to reuse and recycle. WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh learned how that's changing, thanks to help from Minnesota-based companies.
We use 12-15 billion pounds of flexible packaging every year in the U.S., but only 5% of it gets recycled. Myplas is trying to change that
As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, one startup company in Chile is looking to recycle old tires to help make them more sustainable.
Apple Valley and Dakota Valley Recycling have teamed up once again to ensure that unwanted shoes are recycled or reused, avoiding landing up in a landfill.
For several years the city of Apple Valley has partnered with Dakota Valley Recycling to collect unwanted shoes to either be recycled or reused and keep them out of landfills.
Before you toss your sunken Jack-o-Lanterns in the trash, Beret Leone shares some ways to give your gourds new life after the holiday.
Every year, 50 billion coffee cups end up in landfills in the U.S. Most paper cups can't be recycled, but newer technology allows for compostable paperboard cups made from raw materials that meet forest management standards and can withstand boiling water.
It's universally recognized as a sign to recycle. But the EPA is now saying it's also universally confusing, since many plastics can't easily be recycled.
While the MPCA recommends more composting, it argues that's not enough. That's because preventing one ton of food waste results in 20 times fewer greenhouse gas emissions than composting one ton of food waste.
For your next home improvement project, Hennepin County hopes you'll consider shopping salvage and thrift. All month long they're hosting a "salvage crawl" to showcase re-use retailers across the metro, to ultimately keep more stuff out of the landfill.
Target is bringing back a popular program for parents.
A Minnesota based company is looking to combat the issue of waste with style and sustainability.
Greenpeace USA blasted industry claims of creating an efficient, circular economy as "fiction."
A mother who, along with her toddler, was shot while sitting in a vehicle in a south Minneapolis alleyway Sunday night has died, police said.
If you've just gotten the new, 2024 iPad Pro or iPad Air, here are some must-have accessories.
An investigation is underway in the northwest Twin Cities metro after a toddler fell to their death over the weekend.
A Minnesota city and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement addressing allegations the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law.
Minnesota's latest round of storms poured heavy rain on Minneapolis and other parts of the state for hours on Tuesday.
A mother who, along with her toddler, was shot while sitting in a vehicle in a south Minneapolis alleyway Sunday night has died, police said.
An investigation is underway in the northwest Twin Cities metro after a toddler fell to their death over the weekend.
A Minnesota city and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement addressing allegations the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law.
Minnesota's latest round of storms poured heavy rain on Minneapolis and other parts of the state for hours on Tuesday.
Recent Oscar winner and Iron Man himself Robert Downey Jr. was spotted in Minneapolis Tuesday evening.
Minnesota's latest round of storms poured heavy rain on Minneapolis and other parts of the state for hours on Tuesday.
Two men are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper from a rural Minnesota business while posing as phone technicians.
A long-time deer sanctuary in Hutchinson is at risk of being shut down and a fence might be the culprit.
Rochester police are investigating a deadly three-vehicle crash that killed a high school senior and hurt six others, including a state trooper.
A 57-year-old man was hospitalized after a camper explosion Sunday morning.
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest list of the top 150 best places to live in the country, with its top 15 featuring a pair of Upper Midwestern cities. But Minnesotans may be surprised that their only city to make the list was in the bottom third.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
After more than three decades, DNA researchers and authorities have identified a skeleton found in the chimney of a Madison, Wisconsin music store.
Twenty-four-year-old Madison Bergmann was charged earlier this month with first-degree child sexual assault with a child under 13 in regard to her relationship with a fifth-grade student at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
There's only a handful of practicing Black architects in the state of Minnesota. It's a space one north Minneapolis designer is grateful to represent, and through his work on the north side, he aims to create a more equitable future.
A metro nonprofit makes a difference by meeting unmet needs in the community for women and children.
One woman aspires to open the first black, woman-owned brewery in the state
In a protest through songs, more than 50 students gathered outside Hinckley-Finlayson High School Wednesday afternoon, demanding a reversal to a school board decision to take a traditional Native song out of this year's upcoming graduation ceremony.
While on his run, 74-year-old John suffered a heart attack. Craig Humpfer, a real estate appraiser, happened to be driving in the area and noticed him on the ground.
A Minnesota city and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement addressing allegations the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law.
The Minnesota Legislature finished its work on Sunday with a chaotic close as lawmakers raced against the clock.
As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday evening, Gov. Tim Walz ensured them the entire state has their backs.
As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday evening, Gov. Tim Walz ensured them the entire state has their backs.
WCCO political reporter Caroline Cummings looks back at the chaotic close to the legislative session at the Minnesota Capitol.
Everyone is howling with the Minnesota Timberwolves as they chase the team's first-ever championship.
Minnesota has two new "million-dollar cities" where the median home prices are now in the seven figures.
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
An agreement was reached on Saturday night to keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota and pay rideshare drivers more.
A mother who, along with her toddler, was shot while sitting in a vehicle in a south Minneapolis alleyway Sunday night has died, police said.
An investigation is underway in the northwest Twin Cities metro after a toddler fell to their death over the weekend.
A Minnesota city and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an agreement addressing allegations the city discriminated against mentally ill residents in enforcing an anti-crime law.
Each year, investigators with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office confiscate hundreds of weapons used in crimes.
Residents living in a condominium building in south Minneapolis say they're living in fear.
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
Earlier this year, King Charles underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate, which sparked interest in the extremely common condition among older men.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
With decades of experience healing the body, these two say this is the first step to healing the mind.
Both chambers debated until early Thursday morning with the House making some progress regarding changes to the paid family and medical leave bill that passed last year.
Recent Oscar winner and Iron Man himself Robert Downey Jr. was spotted in Minneapolis Tuesday evening.
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake is bringing "SexyBack" to St. Paul this fall.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Smith Park in Bloomington is home to a new kind of playground to test your ninja skills — no matter your age.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
The league made it official on Wednesday morning - the NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh.
Karl-Anthony Towns has seen the payoff this spring for his commitment to and sacrifice for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Michela Cava and Sophie Jaques scored less than two minutes apart late in the first period and Minnesota beat Boston 3-0 to even the PWHL championship series at a game apiece.
Everyone is howling with the Minnesota Timberwolves as they chase the team's first-ever championship.
The St. Thomas Academy baseball team is learning to play through the grief and pain of losing a teammate.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
In 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost he would never come back. Now, he'll return to Minnesota Friday for one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at Trump's goal of winning our state.
Internal Republican polling shows Minnesota is up for grabs, and Minnesota's 10 electoral college votes could be critical in the upcoming election.
While on the campaign trail in 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost Minnesota* he would never come back. Four years later, Trump will be back Friday to headline one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP, the Lincoln Reagan dinner in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Hamline Professor David Schultz about Trump's ongoing legal battles.
While on the campaign trail in 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost Minnesota* he would never come back. Four years later, Trump will be back Friday to headline one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP, the Lincoln Reagan dinner in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political strategists Abou Amara, a democrat, and Amy Koch, a Republican.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships?
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
After Tuesday's downpour, we have a couple of days off from the rain.
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.
Minnesota's latest round of storms poured heavy rain on Minneapolis and other parts of the state for hours on Tuesday.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says we'll start to dry out Wednesday, which will be a pleasant one.
Multiple people were killed in Iowa on Tuesday after tornadoes ripped through the state. In other parts of the Midwest, flash flooding stranded cars and ruined homes.
After Tuesday's downpour, we have a couple of days off from the rain.
Charles Barkley previously asked Anthony Edwards for restaurant recommendations for when he would be in Minneapolis.
It’s officially “Wolves Back Day” in Minnesota as the hometown team preps for its biggest matchup in years.
It's not every day you see a Marvel action in the Twin Cities.
As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday evening, Gov. Tim Walz ensured them the entire state has their backs.