New Myplas facility in Rogers tackling plastic waste and creating green jobs
We use 12-15 billion pounds of flexible packaging every year in the U.S., but only 5% of it gets recycled. Myplas is trying to change that
Lake Superior, known for icy waters, one of the fastest warming lakes in the world
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world — a sea known for its pristine cold water. But in a warming world, that's changing.
A look inside the United States' first-ever certified "Blue Zone" located in Minnesota
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
When will MSP get renewable aviation fuel, which could cut emissions by 80% or more?
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
Natalie Hudson sworn in as Minnesota Supreme Court's first chief justice of color
Minnesota made history Monday as the newest chief justice of the state Supreme Court was sworn in.
Champion skier Jessie Diggins gets candid on off-season struggles
Jessie Diggins ended last season as a world champion in the 10K, the first American to win an individual gold at that event. But now, an unexpected off-season relapse is her latest hurdle.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey wants $1M investment in reimagining public safety beyond policing
Mayor Jacob Frey wants to spend $1 million to help Minneapolis reimagine public safety, and he says it's about a lot more than just policing. Minneapolis wants to be a leader in this country when it comes to overhauling accepted wisdom on public safety.
Founder, host of Minnesota Military Radio urges all to connect with vets in their lives
Veterans Day is a day to remember and recognize the people in our community who have served. There are projects both locally and nationally aimed to share the important firsthand accounts of the veterans in our lives.
2 years after initial illness, Orono woman still dealing with long COVID
April Stovern says more than two years later, she still struggles daily with symptoms that doctors are still working to understand.
Chef Ann Kim embraces her Korean heritage in opening new Uptown Minneapolis restaurant
"Korean food was something that was a real source of shame for me growing up, and now sharing this food is a real full circle moment for me," Kim said.
Jaleel Stallings starts non-profit to improve community relations with police
Stallings says he has decided not to harbor that hatred, but instead wants to find a positive way forward.
Longevity-prone geographic "Blue Zones" hold clues for how to live longer, healthier lives
Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; the Nicoya peninsula of Costa Rica; and Okinawa, Japan. They're all dots on the globe with vastly different cultures, but one unifying bragging point. People there live to 100 at one of the highest rates in the world.
Israelis try to fathom "wake-up call" attacks by Hamas
"We all want to live in one country that is a multicultural country, and we want to live in peace," said Tal Dror Rouache.
These are the newly arriving invasive species Minnesota's agriculture dept. is worried about
Some invasive pests can do serious damage. Emerald Ash Borer, for instance, has had huge economic and ecological impacts in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says non-native pests have been responsible for nearly wiping out entire tree species within decades.
Delta CEO on controversial SkyMiles changes: "We probably went too far in doing that"
Delta Air Lines "probably went too far" in overhauling its SkyMiles program and lounge access policy, CEO Ed Bastian said at an event this week, and changes are coming.