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Judge recommends against key permit for NewRange copper mine, formerly known as PolyMet

Judge recommends against key permit for NewRange copper mine, formerly known as PolyMet

A state administrative law judge says the mine’s planned method of storing reactive mine waste is not “practical and workable.” It’s another blow to the $1 billion precious metals mining project proposed for northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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New grant will pay for ash tree removal in Minneapolis

New grant will pay for ash tree removal in Minneapolis

Ash tree removals are an expensive burden caused by an invasive beetle. A new grant will help Minneapolis homeowners cover the costs, but many feel more must be done for people currently paying off removals.

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East Phillips residents press regulators to close foundry

East Phillips residents press regulators to close foundry

Residents of a south Minneapolis neighborhood are demanding environmental regulators close an iron foundry after the EPA found that it was emitting excessive amounts of pollution.
by Matt Sepic

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FAQ: Annual climate negotiations are about to start. Do they matter?

FAQ: Annual climate negotiations are about to start. Do they matter?

World leaders, climate experts and oil company executives converge on Dubai later this week to talk about climate change at the United Nations COP28 meeting. Here's what you need to know.
by Michael Copley, Julia Simon, Nathan Rott, Lauren Sommer and Rebecca Hersher

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Research reveals more secrets of where wolves hunt in northern Minnesota and their impact on forests

Research reveals more secrets of where wolves hunt in northern Minnesota and their impact on forests

Research published in the past month by scientists with the Voyageurs Wolf Project reveals further insights into how and where wolves in far northern Minnesota hunt for their prey, and how in some cases that hunting can have a profound impact on the region’s forests. 
by Dan Kraker

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Stache the Sealyham terrier wins the National Dog Show

Stache the Sealyham terrier wins the National Dog Show

Stache lives in Honey Brook, Pa., not far from where he picked up today's prestigious Best in Show award. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia hosts the annual contest that's televised on Thanksgiving Day.
by Jackie Northam

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To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extremes fueled by human-caused climate change.
by The Associated Press

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Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions. A strange bacterium could be involved.
by Will Stone

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