The reality is, we live in a plastic world,” said Melissa Maurer-Jones, an associate professor in the University of Minnesota ...

… and we need your help to raise just $1,000 more in order to reach our $14,000 goal! Will you donate right now to support local news? At MPR News, Dan Kraker reports, “The names of many lakes, rivers ...

Beyond the famous 10,000, Minnesota has 11,842 lakes that are essential to our culture. But which lakes are the largest?

MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO-WCCO) — A recent study of 40 Minnesota lakes found microplastics present in each.

Microplastics were found in every sample tested from 40 lakes, rivers and streams across Minnesota, according to a report recently released by Environment Minnesota Research and Policy Center. Plastic ...