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A study was looking for microplastics in 40 Minnesota bodies of water. They found microplastics in every single one “Nothing we use for a few minutes should be able to pollute our environment for hundreds of years"

October 17, 2025
A popular lake at William O'Brien State Park is empty, and it happened by accident The man-made lake had a valve "stuck open" say the Minnesota DNR, who add it could take weeks to refill

August 11, 2025
Minnesota Pollution Control: Warm temps can increase the threat of blue-green algae blooms, which can be toxic The threat has increased in recent years in southern and western Minnesota with runoff causing more blooms

July 8, 2025
Safety on boats this Memorial Day weekend is crucial with cool water temperatures Minnesota DNR is asking boaters to stay sober and make sure life jackets are close-by and worn by children

May 23, 2025
Warm spring is showing up in lakes with algae blooms mucking up some shorelines MPCA says changes are mostly aesthetic at this point but there can be some danger for people and pets

May 14, 2025
Human remains believed to be hundreds of years old found on shores of Minnesota's Leech Lake While it might seem odd, human remains are periodically found in the area due to erosion and construction

September 6, 2024
Lake swimming? Beware of brain-eating amoebas

June 14, 2024
DNR warning about water conditions across Minnesota thanks to heavy rain

May 31, 2024
Warmer temps have people heading for water but Hennepin County issues a warning: "Swim at your own risk" "The water is still very cold so people have to be safe"

May 14, 2024
Warning: DNR says think twice before venturing out on to the ice

December 1, 2023