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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Rochester bets on geothermal to power a green future

Rochester bets on geothermal to power a green future

Since June, construction workers in Rochester, Minn., have been drilling deep wells that will eventually be part of a large geothermal network meant to heat and cool multiple buildings downtown. These systems aren’t an option for every city. But in locations that have the right geologic conditions, it’s a climate-friendly way to heat and cool.
by Catharine Richert

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Fate of Sioux Falls zoo's taxidermy collection in limbo after arsenic discovery

Fate of Sioux Falls zoo's taxidermy collection in limbo after arsenic discovery

The fate of the mounted lion, tiger, polar bear and gorilla that have long greeted visitors entering South Dakota’s largest zoo is grim after arsenic was found to be widespread in the taxidermy collection.
by The Associated Press

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Study: Wildfire led to poorer water quality in northern Minnesota lakes

Study: Wildfire led to poorer water quality in northern Minnesota lakes

The study was the largest examination in North American history of how lakes responded to a single wildfire. The researchers found lakes in burned areas had higher levels of nutrients, sediment and dissolved carbon, likely the results of increased runoff.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Research sheds light on how brainworm is killing Minnesota's moose

Research sheds light on how brainworm is killing Minnesota's moose

Brainworm, a parasite carried by white tailed deer, is a major killer of Minnesota’s moose. Now scientists think they better understand how moose become infected.
by Dan Kraker

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Cargo ship sets sail with 'WindWings' created by Minnesota's Cargill

Cargo ship sets sail with 'WindWings' created by Minnesota's Cargill

Minnesota-based Cargill has developed modern sails they’re calling ‘WindWings’ that allow giant cargo ships to harness wind energy. And last week, the first ever vessel outfitted with the giant 123-foot sails embarked on a test journey from China to Brazil.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota's First Feline goes missing

Minnesota's First Feline goes missing

On Aug. 26 Gov. Tim Walz’s orange tabby cat, Afton, went missing from his Eastcliff residence in St. Paul. He has removed his Apple AirTag.
by Sam Stroozas

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Growing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farming

Growing diversity: The changing face of Minnesota farming

Don’t miss this special North Star Journey Live conversation recorded at the Minnesota State Fair about emerging farmers. What’s being done in our state to encourage more diversity in agriculture?
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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Audio Postcard: Purple and gold pepper a prairie voyage

Audio Postcard: Purple and gold pepper a prairie voyage

Kelly Povo and Phyllis Root find bundles of purple Blazing Star and yellow Goldenrod in Lost Valley Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, just north of Hastings, Minn.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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