Minnesota

April 18, 2023

The Urgent Threat to California’s Iconic Condor Population: Avian Influenza Outbreak Kills 18 and Counting

The California condor population, one of America’s largest birds, is facing a significant threat in the form of a highly contagious avian influenza. The disease has caused the deaths of at least

Nature·News·USA

The Booming “Super Pig” Population in Canada Could Spread to Northern U.S.

The United States may soon face a new challenge with wild pigs as an invasive species. Historically, they have primarily thrived in warm regions such as the Southeast, Texas, and California. However, in recent years, wild pigs have begun to

January 20, 2023

12 Reser’s Products, Including Mac & Cheese, Recalled Due to Potential Food Safety Risk

Health·USA

In a move that’s stirring up concern in kitchens across several states, Reser’s Fine Foods has voluntarily recalled multiple products, including its popular macaroni

From Revenge to Reflection: How Slow Travel is Redefining 2024’s Travel Scene

Travel

Slow travel: it is hard to tell when this concept originated, but it definitely emerged in the early 2000s. It seems to have its

Munger Shaw Fire. Photo Source: Minnesota Incident Command System (Facebook)

Disaster·News·USA

Minnesota Wildfires Burn Over 32,000 Acres, Destroy 146 Structures as Brimson Complex Remains Uncontained

Three major wildfires in northeastern Minnesota have burned over 32,000 acres, forcing residents to evacuate and destroying at least 146 structures. The fires, which started between May 11-12, remain completely uncontained as

Govind Tekale

May 16, 2025

Representative Image. Collecting Maple Syrup from Tree. Photo Source: Rawpixel / U.S. Army

USA

Early Taps in Minnesota’s Maple Syrup Season Signal Climate Change

The sap is flowing once again in Minnesota’s maple forests as daytime temperatures rise and nights stay below freezing. This year’s maple syrup season is shaping up to be typical, unlike last

Tejal Somvanshi

March 10, 2025

A packaged snack called Berry Buddies from Naturipe Snacks. Photo Source: FDA U.S. Food and Drug administration

News·USA

Naturipe Recalls 694 ‘Berry Buddies’ Snack Packs in 13 States for Undeclared Allergens

A missing food label has sparked safety concerns across 13 states. Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC is recalling its Berry Buddies snack boxes because they contain wheat and eggs not listed on

Tejal Somvanshi

February 20, 2025

Health·News·USA

Quaker Oats Recalls Pearl Milling Pancake Mix in 11 States Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

A popular breakfast staple is being pulled from store shelves in 11 states. Quaker Oats is recalling its Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix because it contains milk that isn’t

Karmactive Staff

January 16, 2025

Astronomy·Space

New Year’s Eve G3 Geomagnetic Storm May Illuminate Northern Lights Across 18 U.S. States

A powerful G3 geomagnetic storm is headed toward Earth this New Year’s Eve, potentially creating a rare opportunity for millions of Americans to witness the aurora borealis, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center

Rahul Somvanshi

January 1, 2025

Representative Image. Vomiting in Toilet. Photo Source: Jade Jackson (CC BY 2.0)

Health·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge to 91 in Early December, Doubling Previous Records

The United States health system faces an intensifying challenge as norovirus cases surge to record levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 outbreaks during the week of December

Tejal Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

Northwest Naturals Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food

Wildlife

Bird Flu in Pet Food: Cat’s Death Prompts Nationwide Recall

A house cat’s death in Oregon has prompted Northwest Naturals to recall its raw frozen Feline Turkey Recipe pet food after tests confirmed H5N1 bird flu contamination. The December 24, 2024 recall

Govind Tekale

December 28, 2024

Native grasses, like wildrye, can help reduce the number and size of new buckthorn. Credit: Mike Schuster

Forest·Nature

Native Grasses Reduce Buckthorn Reinvasion by 90% in Minnesota Forests

In a forest management discovery, University of Minnesota researchers have found that native grasses can effectively combat one of Minnesota’s most aggressive invasive species – buckthorn. The research, published in Ecological Engineering

Govind Tekale

December 26, 2024

Representative Image. Bald eagle on person’s arm. Photo Source: C. Stone (Pexels)

USA·Wildlife

After 242 Years, Bald Eagle Officially Becomes the U.S. National Bird

President Joe Biden signed legislation on December 24, 2024, officially designating the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) as the national bird of the United States, correcting a 240-year oversight in American history. The

Rahul Somvanshi

December 26, 2024

Plastic

Remote Sensing Innovation Tracks Plastic Pollution in Freshwaters

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a remote sensing method to monitor plastic debris in freshwater environments, addressing a critical gap in environmental monitoring capabilities. The research, published in Nature, presents a

Rahul Somvanshi

December 25, 2024

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