Chloe Johnson

Environmental Reporter
Environment
A graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., Johnson joined the Star Tribune in 2022. She has completed the Metcalf Institute's Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists, and is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists. Johnson previously covered the environment at the Charleston Post and Courier in South Carolina, where her work was honored as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Latest from Chloe Johnson

Environment

Minnesota wants new limits on 3M plant that piped industrial chemicals into the Mississippi River

The permit proposed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is the first-ever attempt to set hard limits for the chemicals coming out of a factory.
September 6, 2024
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Outdoor Activities

What it takes to stock the State Fair fish pond: a secret lake, electrofishing and collateral damage

The Department of Natural Resources’ fish collection is one of the most popular attractions at the fair. Here’s what it takes to make it happen.
August 30, 2024
Environment

Mississippi River sheen mystery solved

The MPCA says lubricant from the Coon Rapids Dam was to blame.
August 23, 2024
Environment

Farmer pursues fresh challenge to White Earth Nation over Minnesota tribe’s water rules

A smaller farmer is now challenging permits for river water use, after showdown with potato-growing conglomerate.
August 23, 2024
At the White Earth Land Recovery Project facility, brothers Wayne (sitting) and Gordon Stevens harvest some wild rice on lower Rice Lake.
Environment

Second sheen is under investigation as MPCA probes possible contamination in Mississippi River

Minneapolis and St. Paul both turned off their downstream drinking water intakes, though Minneapolis has since returned to using river water.
August 21, 2024
Environment

After legal setbacks, company will explore making Minnesota copper-nickel mine more eco-friendly

The mine, originally proposed by the Glencore subsidiary PolyMet, has faced court losses over three major permits.
August 14, 2024
A former iron ore processing plant near Hoyt Lakes, Minn., would become part of a proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
Outdoors

From Line 3 to ‘carbon-free’: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s record on environment and climate

As governor, Walz boasts a series of what progressives view as major wins, but he has also disappointed environmental advocates on decisions about mining, oil pipelines, ag pollution and more.
August 7, 2024
Environment

Coal ash tainted water spills next to a popular northern Minnesota wild rice bed

An underground pipe may have been leaking for five days before it was discovered, according to Minnesota Power.
August 6, 2024
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Environment

Second sheen is under investigation as MPCA probes possible contamination in Mississippi River

Minneapolis and St. Paul both turned off their downstream drinking water intakes, though Minneapolis has since returned to using river water.
August 21, 2024
Environment

After legal setbacks, company will explore making Minnesota copper-nickel mine more eco-friendly

The mine, originally proposed by the Glencore subsidiary PolyMet, has faced court losses over three major permits.
August 14, 2024
A former iron ore processing plant near Hoyt Lakes, Minn., would become part of a proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
Outdoors

From Line 3 to ‘carbon-free’: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s record on environment and climate

As governor, Walz boasts a series of what progressives view as major wins, but he has also disappointed environmental advocates on decisions about mining, oil pipelines, ag pollution and more.
August 7, 2024
Environment

Coal ash tainted water spills next to a popular northern Minnesota wild rice bed

An underground pipe may have been leaking for five days before it was discovered, according to Minnesota Power.
August 6, 2024
573499941
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