How the California fires could drive up insurance costs in Minn.
Insurance claims are skyrocketing in California. But what does that mean for your homeowners insurance costs here in Minnesota?
Twin Cities Salvation Army receiving $250K grant
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
Reworking Resolutions: Nutrition and healthy eating
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Amara Strande's sister continues her fight against PFAS
Last year, Minnesota lawmakers passed new protections after a young woman testified about contamination in her community just before she died. Her sister is now carrying on the fight to protect other families.
Whistleblowing scientist accuses 3M of PFAS contamination cover-up in Minnesota
A former 3M scientist says she now believes executives knew PFAS were potentially harmful long before they shared that information.
Lake Elmo and Hastings still face astronomical expenses for PFAS clean-up
PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health.
Inside Cottage Grove's plan to filter PFAS from drinking water
Cottage Grove has a plan to filter PFAS out of its drinking water, and a way to pay for it.
Climate change now required learning for Minnesota high school students
A recent poll found that 74% of Minnesotans want schools to teach about the causes of climate change, its consequences and potential solutions.
Amanda Knox, in WCCO interview, advocates for wrongfully convicted
These days, the best-selling author, podcaster, advocate and mother is living in a quiet corner of Washington, but she's not remaining silent, and is instead using her voice to advocate for the wrongfully convicted still behind bars.
Where 2 of Minnesota's top political leaders stand on energy and the environment
According to a climate opinion poll, 53% of Minnesotans say a presidential candidate's view on global warming is important to their vote, and 64% say developing clean energy should be a priority for the president and Congress.
Chef Ann Ahmed to lead Minnesotans on culinary journey through Laos
Twin Cities chef Ann Ahmed is leading a group of Minnesotans on the trip of a lifetime: A culinary journey through her home country of Laos that inspired her popular cuisine.
MPCA testing the entirety of the Mississippi River within Minnesota
For the first time ever, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) are testing the entirety of the river, from Itasca to Iowa, in a single year.
Forepaugh's in St. Paul reopens after years-long renovation
The Irvine Park neighborhood of St. Paul is rejoicing. Forepaugh's — a historic and haunted restaurant — has reopened its doors after a mega renovation.
Take Saint Paul Hotel's culinary tour of Italy's Campania region
The Saint Paul Hotel is a local institution in its own right. But this weekend, it's turning up the fancy factor for an exclusive and memorable course dinner.
Climate change could drive loons out of Minnesota and Wisconsin, scientist warns
A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.