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Will heavy winter snows quench Minnesota's drought?

Will heavy winter snows quench Minnesota's drought?

The Twin Cities is on track for its third snowiest winter ever, but that doesn’t mean the drought is over. The speed of the spring thaw will dictate how much of that needed moisture makes it into the ground. Slower is better, University of Minnesota professor Jeff Strock tells MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Worst winter air quality in Minnesota since 2005. Why is it so bad?

Worst winter air quality in Minnesota since 2005. Why is it so bad?

Officials have extended an air quality alert through midnight Wednesday for the Twin Cities. What’s behind this sudden turn that’s left many Minnesotans with coughs, irritated eyes and burning throats?
by Andrew Krueger

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‘Pelican Pete’ takes a trip to make way for dam removal

‘Pelican Pete’ takes a trip to make way for dam removal

The iconic concrete and steel statue has stood guard in Pelican Rapids since 1957. It was moved to a temporary perch while the aging dam is replaced with rock rapids, which will allow the Pelican River to flow more naturally.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A biotech firm says the U.S. has approved its vaccine for honeybees

A biotech firm says the U.S. has approved its vaccine for honeybees

Global honeybee populations have been declining for many years, due to disease, loss of habitat and poor beekeeping practices. A newly approved vaccine helps fight American Foulbrood disease.
by Ayana Archie

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PUC requires environmental review for first proposed carbon pipeline in Minnesota

PUC requires environmental review for first proposed carbon pipeline in Minnesota

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously accepted Summit Carbon Solution’s route permit application. It also ordered an environmental review of the project which has drawn opposition from communities along the proposed route in northwestern Minnesota. 
by Hannah Yang

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