Minnesota Regulators Approve Xcel Energy Solar Power Expansion
The project is expected to cost more than $400 million.
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Rochester Awarded $1 million Grant For Planting Trees
Rochester officials say it will help the city reach its goal of achieving a 35% tree canopy across the community by 2035.
Smoke From Canada Prompts Another Statewide Air Quality Alert
The smoke is forecast too dissipate by Friday night.
Air Pollution Levels in Southern Minnesota Unhealthy For Everyone
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect through noon on Sunday.
Rochester Area Air Quality is Now Unhealthy For Everyone
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has now issued a red air-quality alert for much of southern and eastern Minnesota.
Rochester, MN Included in Air Quality Alert Due to Ozone Levels
It will remain in effect until 8 PM on Monday.
MN Supreme Court Won't Hear Challenge to Walz's Clean Car Rule
Minnesota car dealers argued the method used by the Walz administration to enact be stricter vehicle emission standards violated the state constitution.
Elgin Gas Station Owner Sued Over Large Underground Gasoline Leak
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency estimates more than 10,000 gallons of gasoline escaped into the groundwater.
Rochester Water Treatment Plant Needs $69 Million Upgrade
The plan calls for construction to begin next year.
State Regulators Approve Large Solar Energy Farm Near Byron
Construction could begin next year.