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December 8, 2010 10:30 AM

Minnesota and N. Dakota fighting over carbon costs

Minnesota and North Dakota are at odds over the environmental costs of generating electricity. The dispute could end up in court, and it's not the first time the two states squared off over this issue.

by Cathy Wurzer and Dan Gunderson

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December 8, 2010 10:15 AM

Scandia allowing more time for review of proposed gravel pit

The city of Scandia is allowing more time for environmental review of a gravel pit proposed for a bluff overlooking the St. Croix River.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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December 7, 2010 5:20 PM

Supreme Court agrees to hear greenhouse gas case

Several states and conservation organizations are trying to force utilities, including Xcel Energy, to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from their coal-fired power plants.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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December 7, 2010 6:00 AM

Controversial gravel pit plan up for vote in Scandia

A controversial plan to re-open an old gravel pit near the St. Croix River comes up for a vote Tuesday night by the Scandia City Council.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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December 6, 2010 9:47 AM

High court will review climate change lawsuit

In a new case about climate change, the Supreme Court will hear an appeal from electric utilities, including Minnesota's Xcel Energy, that are trying to short-circuit an effort by states to force cuts in power plant emissions.

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December 6, 2010 12:00 AM

Harvesting wetlands to improve water quality

Manitoba is trying a new approach to reducing phosphorus in Lake Winnipeg.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 4, 2010 10:36 AM

Debate heats up over St. Croix River bridge

Progress on building a $668 million bridge across the St. Croix River to replace the aging Stillwater lift bridge stalled in October when the National Park Service said the bridge should not be allowed.

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December 3, 2010 2:45 PM

Latin bloc scolds rich countries at climate talks

A bloc of Latin American countries issued a stern warning to rich nations Friday that unless they commit to new emissions cuts, the U.N. climate talks in Cancun will fail.