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Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for proposed Rock Arch Rapids Restoration Project on South Branch of Wild Rice River (published April 8, 2025)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments until 4:30 p.m. May 8 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the South Branch Wild Rice River Rock Arch Rapids Restoration Project, located in Clay County. The Wild...
Owner: American Government
Forvis Mazars expands into Minnesota with new office launch
MINNEAPOLIS, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is expanding its Upper Midwest footprint with the launch of a new office in Minneapolis. This move is...
Minnesota Community Stopped Billions of Nanograms of PFAS From Entering the Environment Through Landfill Leachate in 2024
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As communities across the U.S. grapple with growing concerns over PFAS contamination, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota successfully prevented the release of 6.9 billion nanograms of PFAS into the...
Everblue Awarded $148 Million to Implement Minnesota's Home Energy Rebate Programs
ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Everblue, a national leader in public sector program management and technology, has been awarded a $148 million contract to implement Minnesota’s Home Energy Rebate Programs. This...
June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota (published June 4, 2025)
During June, the DNR is offering special programs and incentives to encourage Minnesotans to get outdoors. For example, the DNR will host a Free Park Day on Saturday, June 14, which allows free entrance to all state parks and recreation areas in...
Owner: American Government
Minnesota DNR FalconCam pair preparing for eggs (published March 27, 2025)
A pair of peregrine falcons have returned to the nest box featured on the popular Minnesota Department of Natural Resources FalconCam. The webcam has captured this pair of falcons demonstrating courtship displays and preparing for eggs by creating...
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AG Brown leads states united against Trump’s National Guard deployment to Oregon
Attorney General Nick Brown today led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in an amicus brief supporting Oregon’s court challenge to the Trump administration’s latest attempts to illegally use the military for civil law enforcement....
Owner: American Government
New Report: ESG Reporting Is Broken — ESGPS Is Here to Fix It
Veerless introduces three reporting frameworks—Stakeholder Quotient (SQ), COMPASS, and ANCHOR—to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sustainability teams are producing...
Health officials launch campaign to encourage Minnesotans to ‘Stay Cool’ during extreme heat
News Release May 29, 2025 Contact information The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will kick off a statewide campaign on Friday, May 30, to help protect Minnesotans from extreme heat, which kills more people in the U.S. than tornadoes,...
Owner: American Government
Jimmy Bullock Receives the Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award for Innovation and Leadership in Sustainability
MINNEAPOLIS, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, are proud to announce the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Sharon Haines Memorial Award...
Gevo to Sell Luverne, Minnesota Ethanol Facility to A.E. Innovation; Will Retain Isobutanol Assets for Future Innovation
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Agri-Energy, LLC (“Agri”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gevo, to A.E. Innovation, LLC...
Environmental Leadership Learning Conference Set for April 7-9, 2025, in St. Louis, MO
Industry Experts to Address Regulatory Changes, Sustainability, and Innovation MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Natural gas and electric delivery professionals navigating the complex landscape of environmental...
Quaker Meetinghouse in Minneapolis Will Save $50,000 on Energy Bills with Solar Panels
Minneapolis Friends Meeting recently went solar, highlighting the role that Houses of Worship play in promoting local, equitable clean energy adoption. MINNEAPOLIS , MN, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This weekend, Minneapolis...
Minnesota DNR sets open water fishing regulations for walleye on Mille Lacs Lake (published March 13, 2025)
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest two walleye daily during the upcoming open water season, which begins on Saturday, May 10, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 30. Harvested walleye must be 17 inches or greater, and...
Owner: American Government
Soderlund’s Wood Mill Inc. Announces Public Opening of Sauna Dealership and Showroom Serving Wisconsin and Minnesota
Town of Lincoln, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Town of Lincoln, Wisconsin - St. Croix Falls, WI — Soderlund's Wood Mill Inc., a leader in regional sauna sales and support, has formally announced the public opening of its dedicated sauna...
Minnesota DNR to discuss management plan change for Lake Ocheda in Nobles County (published March 7, 2025)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing for people to learn more about and comment on a proposed addendum to the management plan for Lake Ocheda, located in Nobles County, that would allow extended drawdowns of...
Owner: American Government
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 19 (published May 19, 2025)
Bass fishing a highlight of spring The bass fishing catch-and-keep season opens Saturday, May 25. Spring is a great time to cast a line for these fun-to-catch fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass can be easier to catch in spring and early summer...
Owner: American Government
Trump’s Energy Emergency Leaves Oregon Communities in Dark About Risks to Their Health, Homes and Environment
Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed suit today alongside 14 other states to challenge the president’s “energy emergency,” declared to line the pockets of Big Oil by handing out free passes to pollute our environment. On Inauguration Day, President...
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Minnesota's 1st Choice Replacement Windows and Doors Protects Homeowners With Storm Door Services
Minnesota's 1st Choice Replacement Windows and Doors Shields Homeowners with Reliable Storm Door Services. ROCHESTER, MN, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Minnesota's 1st Choice Replacement Windows and Doors Protects...
DP Gayatri and RS Americas Announce Strategic Alliance to Deliver Integrated Industrial Manufacturing Solutions
DP Gayatri & RS Americas form a strategic alliance to deliver scalable, integrated industrial solutions for OEMs and manufacturers. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DP Gayatri (DPG), a leading provider of...