Scaling rare-earth-free magnet manufacturing in Minnesota

Niron Magnetics, a manufacturer of high-performance Iron Nitride permanent magnets made without rare earth elements, announced an expanded partnership with the City of Sartell to build its first full-scale production facility. The project supports...

Minnesota accepting public comments on updated climate action plan

Minnesota is updating its Climate Action Framework for 2026 to include a more comprehensive set of actions to combat climate change across the state. The updates include a stronger focus on collaboration, community benefits and workforce needs,...

Jacob Frey education and career path: The former athlete now racing towards a third term as Minneapolis mayor

As votes continue to be tallied in Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey is holding a narrow lead over challenger Omar Fateh in a crowded field of fifteen candidates. The race, which has now moved to a second round of counting under the city’s...

Live Minneapolis election results: Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis will elect four new City Council candidates on Tuesday. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Voters in Minneapolis went to the polls to choose their next city council members in the city's 13 wards. New Minneapolis City Council The results have...

Spotlight Science: Climate Action and YOU!

Recommended for all ages The climate is changing, but where do you fit in? Join us to hear from community partners, environmental non-profits, government organizations, and your neighbors. They will share resources and tips on how you can make...

Here’s How Games and Graphics Are Helping Get Teenagers Excited About Protecting the Environment

By Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch When a major infrastructure project comes to town, it can become a herculean effort to locate information about the development and its potential environmental impacts. The Wisconsin Department of Natural...

Minnesotans statewide will cast votes today

J. Patrick Coolican Two special state Senate elections will help determine which party controls the chamber. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces several challengers in his bid for a third term. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is being challenged by...

Pam Altendorf questions sustainability of Minnesota's SNAP surge and cites audit violations

Pam Altendorf, a Minnesota state legislator, posted a series of tweets in early November 2025 raising concerns about the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and government oversight. In her posts, Altendorf highlighted what...

Democrats poised to keep majority in Minnesota Senate

Democrats appeared poised to keep their narrow majority in the Minnesota Senate Tuesday after voters in the east metro elected Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger to the upper chamber. Unofficial election results showed Hemmingsen-Jaeger winning in...

5 takeaways from UND's 91-47 road loss to Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dennis Hutter era is officially underway at UND. The Fighting Hawks opened the 2025-26 season Tuesday evening in Minneapolis with a 91-47 loss to Minnesota. The Golden Gophers closed the first quarter with an 8-0 run to capture a...

Minnesota official calls for stable funding for rural emergency medical services

Emergency medical services (EMS) in rural Minnesota face ongoing financial and staffing challenges, according to a recent statement highlighting the situation in District 12B and other areas outside urban centers. Ambulance crews in these regions...

Sustainable: Crowdfunding boosts community solar

The Blueprint Enterprise Energy raised $600,000 for solar projects via Climatize. Enterprise Energy offered 11.25% annual interest on a two-year contract Crowdfunding offers developers financing as federal tax credits decline. Climatize and...

Minnesota #DNR deer harvest numbers available online

This Whitetail Buck was searching for doe along this very colorful tree line at sunrise on this late Autumn morning. People who are interested in deer harvest data can find preliminary current and final past harvest information on the Minnesota...

Seattle Torrent becomes the official name of city's PWHL franchise

The new professional women's hockey team begins its first season on November 21. The team unveiled its new name and logo during an event at the Museum of Pop Culture, just a short walk from the team's home ice at Climate Pledge Arena. “I’m so...

[Webinar] Environment & Product Regulation - New Chemicals & TSCA - November 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

November 18th, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST Join us for a lively discussion of chemistry fundamentals and information on how to navigate the EPA’s New Chemical Review process. Led by Dr. Alex Stanton, who recently joined Wiley from the EPA’s New...

Here's what Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season

ST. PAUL — More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season, which opens Saturday, Nov. 8. The season offers opportunities to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure and put venison in the freezer. Deer...

Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports Nov 3, 2025

CO Hanna Wood (Fergus Falls) spent the week focused on small-game and waterfowl-hunting enforcement. Time was also spent assisting the sheriff’s office and helping with a firearms safety class. Wood spent time working with CO Douvier, who located...

Leaf Peeping Along the Minnesota River Valley

Photo by Ben StoterauIn Minnesota, prime fall foliage isn’t necessarily hard to come by—all regions of the state are decorated with vibrant hues, and getting an up-close look typically doesn’t require any more effort than simply stepping outdoors....

Gil Gutknecht: If Minnesota is to benefit from the AI renaissance, it will need a smart energy policy

Famous football coach Vince Lombardi observed that there are three kinds of people in this world. There are those that make it happen. Those who watch it happen. And those who ask, what happened? Minnesota was once the epicenter of high-speed...

About the Western Hog-Nosed Snake

Minnesota is known for its loons, squirrels, moose, and deer, but did you know it’s also home to the charming western hog-nosed snake? This unique reptile adds a fascinating twist to the state’s wildlife roster. Jeff LeClare, an amphibian and...