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.
Wisconsin mother-daughter farming duo using regenerative agriculture to improve land, cattle health
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
Minnesota farmers turn to regenerative agriculture to deal with climate extremes
Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like?
Princeton woman shares the mental, financial struggles of infertility: "You just lose yourself in the process"
The path was murky — fertility specialists all gave her different success rates. But what became clear to Davis was that the IVF process was going to take over her life.
Who gets Minneapolis' 5-cent bag fee money? Has it made an environmental impact?
Bag fees are an attempt to get you to think twice before using one after Minnesota essentially banned a ban on single-use bags seven years ago. It's something more than a dozen other states have done as well.
Minnesotans scramble to book last-minute campsites Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer and thousands of Minnesotans will spend the long weekend experiencing the great outdoors.