Erin Hassanzadeh is a reporter for WCCO, a CBS affiliate in Minnesota. With a focus on local news, Erin covers a range of stories from major international events to community issues happening right in her own backyard. She is an Emmy winner and a Fulbright Korea Alum.
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Erin Hassanzadeh's reporting primarily focuses on local news, with an emphasis on scientific and environmental topics. She frequently covers government announcements, events, seasonal stories, and cites data in her articles.
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By: By Erin Hassanzadeh
Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like?
By: Erin Hassanzadeh
HERTEL, Wis. — A group of farmers is by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
By: Erin Hassanzadeh
A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.
— The Saint Paul Hotel is a local institution in its own right. But this weekend, it's turning up the fancy factor for an exclusive and memorable course dinner.
MINNEAPOLIS — Climate scientists say this will be the hottest year on record, for a second year in a row. It will also exceed a worldwide pledge to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius.
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. — When it comes to PFAS pollution, Cottage Grove considers itself ground zero.
By: Erin Hassanzadeh
LAKE ELMO, Minn. — PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health.
By: Erin Hassanzadeh
AFTON, Minn. — A former 3M scientist says she now believes executives knew PFAS were potentially harmful long before they shared that information.
A former 3M scientist alleges the company concealed evidence of PFAS contamination and its risks in Minnesota despite early warnings.Erin Hassanzadeh reports for CBS News.In short:Kris Hansen, a former 3M scientist, discovered PFOS, a type of PFAS, in blood samples in 1997 and was alarmed...
By: Erin Hassanzadeh
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. — Minnesota has the strongest PFAS prevention laws in the country.
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