MN: Waste Reduction
Plastic Bag Fees in MN Cities Underscore National Movement
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minneapolis and Duluth recently entered the fray of U.S. cities either imposing plastic bag fees, or adopting outright bans…
Next Chapter for Mercury-Hunting Dog and MN Scientist
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Hamline University gave its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award to Carol Hubbard, who has spent most of her career exposing …
Farm-to-School Month in MN; Not Just for Apples Any More
MINNEAPOLIS – October is national Farm-to-School Month. Policymakers in Minnesota have been building the relationship between farmers and K-12 …
Report: Minnesota Air-Quality Improves Amid Tougher Standards
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Air quality in Minnesota is improving, according to the new State of the Air report from the American Lung Association. Out of 14 …
Farmers Hopeful for Changes During Water Summit
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota is holding its first-ever Water Summit this weekend, with Gov. Mark Dayton hosting talks about the serious challenges …
Clean-Power Advocates Expect More from Target's Solar Plans
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - An environmental group says it's expecting more from Target's plan to set up rooftop solar panels. Target, based in Minneapolis…
MN Farmers to Test New Conservation Tool
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Farmers who are interested in helping with land conservation could soon have a new tool – and it isn't a new piece of …
Taking Control: MN Mobile Home Residents Seek Park Ownership
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A growing number of Minnesotans who live in mobile homes are now building a solid foundation for the future by taking ownership of …
Minnesota Prepares for 45th Annual Earth Day
ST. PAUL, Minn. - With spring-like weather being enjoyed across Minnesota, residents are busy making plans and getting ready for next month's 45th …
Reducing Minnesota's Mountains of Holiday Trash
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The end-of-year holidays aren't just a time filled with more cheer, but a time filled with more trash, although some simple …
Minnesota's Transportation Troubles on the Table for 2015
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new two-year budget will be at the top of the agenda when Minnesota lawmakers reconvene in a few months, but another key target …
Avoiding the "Trashy Four" When Packing School Lunches
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Students returning to school across the state this month won't just be forming friendships and making the team. They'll also …