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City officials: Monticello's water system not affected by radioactive water leak

City officials: Monticello's water system not affected by radioactive water leak

City officials in Monticello, Minn., say the city’s water wells are not affected by the leak of radioactive water reported at the nearby Xcel Energy nuclear power plant — and they’re working to gather information and address residents’ concerns.
by Sarah Thamer

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Minnesota officer files lawsuit after being bitten by K-9

Minnesota officer files lawsuit after being bitten by K-9

A Minnesota police officer who was bitten by a police dog while pursuing a suspect is suing a county sheriff's deputy for excessive force in a rare case of one officer suing another.
by The Associated Press

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Building with climate change in mind will be crucial in the future

Building with climate change in mind will be crucial in the future

The buildings around us were built for yesterday’s weather and climate. But what about the buildings of tomorrow? A new report reveals a large a gap between current building standards and those we’ll need for the climate of the future.
by Paul Huttner

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Xcel: Radioactive water leaked in November at Monticello nuclear plant

Xcel: Radioactive water leaked in November at Monticello nuclear plant

State regulators said Thursday that they do not believe the contaminated water has left the Xcel Energy site but they’re pumping out contaminated groundwater for storage and are also monitoring local wells. It’s not clear why the leak wasn't disclosed to the public until three months after it occurred.
by Matt Sepic and MPR News Staff

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How winter storms and other extreme weather are connected to climate change

How winter storms and other extreme weather are connected to climate change

Parts of Minnesota are once again bracing for a winter storm watch starting on Thursday. And it’s been a year of unusual and extreme winter weather. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three experts about the impact of the changing climate, how it’s related to extreme weather and possible solutions. 
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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State agencies not sold on new chronic wasting disease test option

State agencies not sold on new chronic wasting disease test option

A company started by a University of Minnesota researcher is selling a new testing option for chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer. Some state lawmakers want the state to use the new test, but state agencies aren't on board.
by Dan Gunderson

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‘I barely use any fuel': Lots of choices, lots of demand for EVs

‘I barely use any fuel': Lots of choices, lots of demand for EVs

As policy makers wrestle with how to build out a charging network for electric cars, EVs are growing in popularity. In fact, some models are hard to find in Minnesota right now.  
by Mark Zdechlik

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'Historic moment': EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemical' PFAS in drinking water

'Historic moment': EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemical' PFAS in drinking water

This would be the first federal limit on harmful substances in drinking water, saying it could prevent thousands of illnesses. It would limiting two common types of the compounds to four parts per trillion, the lowest level that tests can detect.
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In Florida, an invasive snail is helping save an endangered bird

In Florida, an invasive snail is helping save an endangered bird

The population of an endangered bird, the Everglade snail kite, has rebounded recently. Scientists it's all thanks to an invasive snail that has provided kites with a new abundant food source.
by Greg Allen

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