Air Quality Alert Issued for Parts of Western Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for western parts of the state because of smoke from Kansas fires.
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Dayton Appoints 8 People to new MPCA Advisory Committee
Gov Mark Dayton has appointed eight people to a new committee to advise the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
MPCA Says Minnesota’s Wetlands Aren’t Healthy Everywhere
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the state's wetlands are healthy overall but suffering in some areas.
Southern Minnesota Under Air Pollution Advisory
The southern half of Minnesota is under an air pollution health advisory until early Sunday morning.
Mercury Levels Reduced In Minnesota
(AP) Minneapolis - The state's pollution control agency is praising utility companies for cutting their mercury emissions in half over the last decade.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency celebrated the reductions Monday at Xcel Energy Corp...
Minnesota’s New Pollution Watchdog Takes Control
The new head of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says he believes voluntary efforts by farmers can help the state move closer to cleaning up the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers.