MPCA
Enbridge gets final approval to start construction on Line 3 replacement
The project has attracted criticism from environmental and tribal groups.
MPCA advisory group members resign, calling Line 3 approval the 'final straw'
"We cannot continue to legitimize and provide cover for the MPCA's war on black and brown people," their resignation letter states.
Warning in Edina over toxic algae levels in Lake Cornelia
High amounts of algae have been detected, which could include toxic blue-green algae.
Northern Metal Recycling scores partial victory in court ruling
They can now resume operations at their Minneapolis plant.
Minn. River getting cleaner, MPCA says
Minnesota environmental officials say cleanup efforts to cut phosphorous levels in the Minnesota River are making a difference, the Star Tribune reports. After testing this summer, the Pollution Control Agency found oxygen levels in one of the state's dirtiest waterways are better than expected. The agency credits a 2004 phosphorous reduction plan for sewage treatment plants
Cliffs Natural Resources to pay $300K fine, improve Silver Bay landfill
Cliffs Natural Resources has agreed to pay a $242,973 civil penalty to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and make improvements to the coal ash landfill at Northshore Mining plant in Silver Bay, the Duluth News Tribune reports. The company will also contribute $75,000 toward an expansion of the household hazardous waste reuse center in Duluth.