Spring feels like a fresh start—until you step into your yard and realize winter left behind a soggy, compacted, slightly chaotic mess. The thaw doesn't just wake up your plants; it also exposes ...

NOAA issued a special report identifying a spring melt cycle in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere that it called “not normal.” Mountain snow across the Pacific Northwest melted fast and early this ...

From 1948 to 1953, a gold mine called Giant Mine released about 5 tons of arsenic trioxide per day into the environment around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Emissions declined from the ...

COLFAX - The spring storm is causing concern for spring flooding in the valley. Low elevations like Colfax got snow on Tuesday, and the conditions shut down I-80 in both directions at one point due to ...

EAGAN, Minn. – Mother Nature can't keep up with our enthusiasm to get outside and go for a walk. With the spring thaw officially underway, your outdoor walk may be messier than expected, but you can ...

The Colorado River system is the lifeblood of the southwest, delivering water to 40 million people across the United States and Mexico. Drought and overuse have left the river in crisis—the need for ...

FARGO — The milder temperatures forecast this week should finally get the snow melt started across eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota. Many local factors influence the rate of melt. To begin ...

For households nationwide, the spring thaw brings flood concerns just as winter feels finished, turning a hopeful change in weather into a serious test of preparation. Photo credit: lu77, ...