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October 30, 2026
Eco Living – Feed your pumpkin to livestock to keep it out of the landfill
Leaves along the shore of Comfort Lake in Wyoming, MN
October 20, 2026
Don't let leaves litter lakes

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December 18, 2025
Fairmont ethanol plant fined more than $14,000 for four-day ethanol spill
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December 18, 2025
MPCA begins analysis of background sulfate levels in Minnesota waters
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December 18, 2025
BNSF Railway fined $20,000 for stormwater and wastewater permit violations
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December 18, 2025
Bemidji septic system tank manufacturer fined $25,000 for potential sealing issue, to offer tank warranty to customers
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December 16, 2025
2025 WRAP-up: MPCA scientists aim for cleaner waters with updated research
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December 16, 2025
Koochiching County truck stop fined $25,000 for tank violations
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December 15, 2025
Benson Municipal Utilities fined more than $14,000 for air permit violations
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December 15, 2025
MPCA plans to add three sites with contamination to priority list
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December 11, 2025
Willmar company fined more than $12,000 for hazardous waste and industrial wastewater violations
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December 8, 2025
As Minnesota prepares for a cold, snowy winter, MPCA urges smart salting practices

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