Rochester Co. Fined For Violating Environmental Regulations
It has also made "several corrective actions."
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Get Used To Smoky, Hazy Conditions In Minnesota
Conditions may improve today but return for the weekend.
It Could Be A Significant Wildfire Smoke Event For Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert that covers most of the state.
State Denies Permit for Planned Hog Facility in Fillmore County
A setback for a planned large hog facility in Fillmore County, a victory for opponents of the proposal.
Another Air Quality Alert Issued for Smoky Air
It could be another smoky weekend in Minnesota. The state Pollution Control Agency has expanded a previously issued air quality alert for the north half of Minnesota to include the southern half of the state through noon on Sunday.
Proposal Would Double Size of Owatonna Area Feedlot
The owners of a hog feedlot in Steele County want to double the size of the operation and the public is being invited to weigh in with any opinions.
Another Air Quality Alert for SE Minnesota
St Paul (KROC AM News) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued another air quality alert for Rochester, the Twin Cities and other parts of southeast Minnesota that will be in effect from noon to 8:00 PM Tuesday.
The PCA says sunny skies, hot temperatures, and light winds will combine to cause an increase in ground-level ozone...
Air Quality Alert Issued for Southeast Minnesota
Besides advisories about the prolonged Memorial Day weekend heat wave in southeast Minnesota, there is also concern about air quality.
Growing Concerns About MN's Aging Wastewater Treatment Plants
Many cities across Minnesota are struggling to finance costly improvements to aging sewer plants while simultaneously meeting tighter environmental standards.
Rochester Included in New Air Quality Alert
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a new Air Quality Alert that includes the Rochester area.
It Could be Another Smoky Day in Rochester Area
Did you notice - and smell - the smoke in the Rochester area Friday?
Public Comment Period for Proposed Feedlot Expansion Near Racine
Racine, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is now accepting public comments on an environmental review of a proposed expansion of a hog production facility south of Stewartville.
Goodhue Firm Fined $80K by Pollution Control Agency
Goodhue, MN (KROC-AM News) - State officials have accused an area company of illegally installing an aging underground fuel tank and taking elaborate steps to keep it hidden from regulators.