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Brainerd lifts boil water advisory

Brainerd lifts boil water advisory

The city of Brainerd announced Wednesday afternoon that it has lifted the boil water advisory that had been in effect for nearly a week.
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Environmental activists rally against Hennepin Energy Recovery Center trash incinerator

Environmental activists rally against Hennepin Energy Recovery Center trash incinerator

Environmental justice groups in Minneapolis want to end trash burning in Minneapolis. They spoke Tuesday at a Hennepin County Board meeting and afterwards at a rally against the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, or HERC.
by Regina Medina

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A new fast-growing tree species out of Minnesota may be part of a climate change solution

A new fast-growing tree species out of Minnesota may be part of a climate change solution

A new cottonwood-poplar hybrid tree from the University of Minnesota can grow up to eight feet per year. Scientists hope the tree will meet the need for more shade in the state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Why lasers could help make the electric grid greener

Why lasers could help make the electric grid greener

Thousands of renewable projects are waiting to connect to the grid, but there aren't enough transmission lines. Some tech companies have faster and cheaper solutions.
by Julia Simon

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Good wild rice harvest anticipated across Minnesota

Good wild rice harvest anticipated across Minnesota

Minnesota has more natural wild rice than any other state. Hundreds of people take part in the harvest each fall as a way to earn money or simply fill their pantry.
by Dan Gunderson

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The years-long journey to save a tiny snail you've never heard of

The years-long journey to save a tiny snail you've never heard of

Researchers in upstate New York are working to rehome some tiny, rare snails. Understanding their decline could help mitigate broader climate changes.
by Tarryn Mento

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