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Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR

Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR

Deer hunters are gathering in northern Minnesota this week to vent their frustrations about a lackluster hunting season and direct their ire at the animals they believe are to blame for a demise in their beloved tradition — the state’s thriving population of grey wolves.
by Dan Kraker

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St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

A group of 20 students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University got to observe the heated discussions about climate change and fossil fuels at COP28. Finn Dolezal was a part of that group and he shared more about his time in Dubai.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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U of M scientist advocates for developing countries at global climate summit

U of M scientist advocates for developing countries at global climate summit

On the first day of the 28th United Nations climate change conference, known as COP28, global leaders agreed to operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund established at last year’s conference. Nfamara Dampha, a research scientist at the University of Minnesota is taking part in these discussions as a party delegate for the Gambia at COP28.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Protect, serve — and paddle? Ely tries North Woods pitch to recruit new cops

Protect, serve — and paddle? Ely tries North Woods pitch to recruit new cops

The city of Ely — the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area — has taken a creative approach to a statewide and national issue, by offering a $3,800 canoe package to help recruit and retain badly needed police officers.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai

Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai

The Middle East is playing host to its second straight U.N. climate conference known as COP28, and students from Macalester College get a chance to be spectators to the meeting of world leaders.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Cougar struck, killed by vehicle near previous sightings in Minneapolis

Cougar struck, killed by vehicle near previous sightings in Minneapolis

While officials have not confirmed it’s the same animal seen earlier in the week in the Lowry Hill neighborhood, the crash happened less than a mile from the previous sightings.
by Peter Cox

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Cougar caught on camera in Minneapolis; latest in string of sightings in Midwest

Cougar caught on camera in Minneapolis; latest in string of sightings in Midwest

A home surveillance camera picked up an unexpected passerby in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis early Monday: a cougar striding calmly down the alley. It’s the latest in a series of sightings in the region in recent months.
by Peter Cox

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Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water

Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new, enforceable limits on some PFAS that are much lower than the state’s current advisory limits. If they’re adopted, about a dozen Minnesota cities likely will need to install treatment systems or find a new water source.
by Kirsti Marohn

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