Xcel program helps Minnesotans reduce cost of charging an EV
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
Minneapolis' Gai Noi makes NYT's top 50 restaurants list
The New York Times released its annual list of its favorite restaurants in the United States, and a new Minneapolis spot made the list.
State Fair's 1st Hmong food vendor serves up old family recipe with love and pride
If you go to see Yia Vang and the Union Hmong Kitchen crew at the fair this year, you'll be treated to a few new items, including a five-spice coconut Thai tea and a steamed bun made with love by Vang's mother and the rest of her church crew.
Abandoned in 1987, NE Minneapolis's Hollywood Theatre now has new lease on life
Just because a building is on the National Register of Historic Places, doesn't mean anyone is forced to come to its rescue. But in fact, someone did.
As climate change threatens traditional farming, Faribault farm's aeroponic method may prove key
A recent NASA study showed climate change could cut corn crop yields by 24% as early as 2030. While traditional farming is innovating, there's one solution in Faribault that grows 365 days a year, no matter the weather outside.
Journey Castillo set to have visited every national park by her 3rd birthday
Journey Castillo's family is on a quest to get her to all 63 national parks by the time she turns 3 this fall.
Goin' to the Lake: Amelia and Erin head to Cameron-Chetek area in Wisconsin
Our next Goin' to the Lake begins Wednesday with Amelia Santaniello and Erin Hassanzadeh visiting the Cameron-Chetek area of Wisconsin.
St. Thomas research into microgrids may help reimagine future power distribution
Experts say the aging electric system is clearly vulnerable to outages. But there's leading-edge research happening in the Twin Cities to improve the reliability and resiliency of microgrids, an option in the face of growing stressors to our aging grid.
The EPA currently regulates 2 PFAS chemicals. This Minnesota lab is working to destroy 47.
Inside an unassuming lab in a corner of Minneapolis, scientists are working heads down to destroy a set of "forever chemicals" that are seeping into our drinking water with the potential to hurt our health, and to bolster public awareness.
Volunteers explore Dakota County wetlands for signs of biodiversity
Erin Hassanzadeh waded into the wetlands of Dakota County with a team of volunteers, and found there's a treasure trove of information for understanding our impact on the world around us.
Local food waste emits as much carbon dioxide as 42 coal-fired power plants, MPCA says
While the MPCA recommends more composting, it argues that's not enough. That's because preventing one ton of food waste results in 20 times fewer greenhouse gas emissions than composting one ton of food waste.
Minneapolis police beef up patrols following another chaotic Fourth of July
There's an increased police presence in Minneapolis Wednesday night after a dangerous Fourth of July evening and overnight of mischief and mortars.
As air quality alerts from Canadian wildfires continue, now's the time to audit your home's energy efficiency
It's been a hot start to summer. For that reason, WCCO caught up with an energy audit team who looks into the efficiency of your home, to see what it entails and how it could help you save your money.
"It completely changed my practice": Doctor touts new nervous-system test he calls game-changer
The ANS test looks at both halves of your nervous system -- your fight or flight and your rest and digest -- essentially checking to see if the sides are balanced and coordinated. Getting your nervous system figured out can be helpful for a host of ailments.
Subscription box for educators aims to boost Indigenous knowledge and pride
You've seen subscription boxes for things like dog toys and treats to clothing and food. Now there's a subscription box for teachers and families to spread Indigenous knowledge to our smallest learners.