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Wildfires burning north of Duluth largely contained, but increased fire danger looms

Wildfires burning north of Duluth largely contained, but increased fire danger looms

Massive wildfires that have burned more than 40 square miles of forest in northeast Minnesota are now largely contained, but state officials are warning of increased fire danger in the weeks and months ahead.
by Anika Besst and Dan Kraker

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This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something better

This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something better

Kristina Smithe was running a marathon in California a few years ago when she started thinking about all the waste such events produce — especially the blizzard of disposable paper cups that can pile up at water spots.
by The Associated Press

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Two Native-led renewable energy nonprofits team up to fight ‘energy poverty’ in Minnesota

Two Native-led renewable energy nonprofits team up to fight ‘energy poverty’ in Minnesota

A merger between two Indigenous-led nonprofits, Native Sun Community Power and 8th Fire Solar, looks to reshape energy sovereignty for tribal lands in Minnesota and address “energy poverty.”
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minnesota journalists document importance of North American prairie in new book

Minnesota journalists document importance of North American prairie in new book

“Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie” looks at the biological diversity of prairie and the threats to its disappearance.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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After nearly two weeks, crews are getting the upper hand on northern Minnesota wildfires

After nearly two weeks, crews are getting the upper hand on northern Minnesota wildfires

Crews are getting the upper hand on two major wildfires still burning in northern Minnesota. The Camp House fire is now 90 percent contained, while the larger Jenkins Creek fire is 32 percent contained.
by Dan Kraker

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Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule

Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule

The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.
by Camila Domonoske

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Minneapolis, St. Paul drop in rankings, but stay in top 5 list of park systems for U.S. cities

Minneapolis, St. Paul drop in rankings, but stay in top 5 list of park systems for U.S. cities

The Trust for Public Land ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities’ park systems using five categories: acreage, access, equity, investment and amenities. The Twin Cities are in the top 5 for 2025, but they ranked lower than last year.
by Lisa Ryan

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