Rochester, MN Included in Air Quality Alert Due to Ozone Levels
It will remain in effect until 8 PM on Monday.
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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.
Court Upholds Walz Plan For More Electric Vehicles in Minnesota
The Supreme Court is expected to be asked to review the case.
Olmsted County Contributes $420K to Wastewater Project
The project will connect the Zumbro Ridge Estates Mobile Home Park to Rochester's Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Rochester Fire Department Just Bought Two New ‘Green’ Trucks
The Rochester Fire Department recently debuted two new 'green' firetrucks.
Rochester Co. Fined For Violating Environmental Regulations
It has also made "several corrective actions."
Olmsted County Considering Its Own Recyclables Recovery Facility
Supporters of the plan say it has several wide-ranging benefits.
Vote on Proposed Olmsted County Recycling Fine Delayed
The Olmsted County Board today decided to hold off on a vote concerning a proposed revision to the county's Solid Waste Ordinance.
Rochester Area Included in Burning Restrictions Imposed by DNR
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added 15 counties to the list of counties with burning restrictions due to the warmer and drier conditions across the state.
Dozens of Invasive Carp Captured In Mississippi South of Winona
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reporting the recent capture of dozens of invasive carp on the Mississippi River in an area south of Winona.
Southern Minnesota Energy Agency Adopts Lower CO2 Emissions Plan
Rochester-based Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency is joining the growing movement in the energy industry to announce a plan that will significantly lower its CO2 emissions.