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More seed collectors needed to help reforest Minnesota
The volunteer collectors are the primary source of seeds for the DNR tree nursery and fewer people are willing to do the work. Volunteers get paid a fee when they deliver seeds the DNR needs.
Scientist: 'Forever chemicals' are harming wildlife along with humans
A recently published paper documents the presence of PFAS chemicals in more than 600 species worldwide. In Minnesota, that includes bald eagles and walleye. “Humans have become the canary in the coal mine,” the paper’s lead author tells MPR News.
Explore the top three places in Minnesota for peak fall foliage this week
As temperatures begin dropping this fall season, soon too will the leaves. The annual transformation of green foliage into an array of oranges, reds and yellows is being seen across the state of Minnesota.  
A new climate change report offers something unique: hope
Electric vehicles and solar power are growing quickly and offering hope the world could still meet climate change goals.