Rochester Water Demand Could Outpace Supply by 2031
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is indicating that the city may be barred from expanding its use of the Jordan aquifer, which currently supplies all of the city's drinking water.
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Former Rochester Dry Cleaner Site Added to Superfund List
The business closed in 2019 after operating at the site for nearly 70 years.
Rochester Site Added to State Contamination Priority List
The MPCA has indicated the concern is vapors from soil contamination seeping into buildings.
Rochester Secures $80M for Wastewater Treatment Upgrades
Most of the funding will be in the form of a low interest loan.
Google's Bold Move Has Company Turning Toward Nuclear Energy
The company will rely on nuclear power to keep its AI systems up and running while also backing the construction of new reactors.
Minnesota Is One Of The Greenest States In America
Wisconsin might be green with envy over this one.
Another Large Capture of Invasive Carp Near in Mississippi River
It's believed it was the second largest ever capture of invasive carp in Minnesota.
Plainview Dairy Business Fined by MPCA For Cream Spill
The incident occurred last April.
Minnesota Regulators Approve Xcel Energy Solar Power Expansion
The project is expected to cost more than $400 million.
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.