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Hundreds expected in northern Minn. to protest Line 3 this weekend

Hundreds expected in northern Minn. to protest Line 3 this weekend

Organizers say more than 1,500 people from around the country are expected in northern Minnesota this weekend for what they’re calling the “largest resistance yet” to the ongoing construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline project.
by Dan Kraker

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EPA alerts Wisconsin, Fond du Lac Band that PolyMet mine 'may affect' their waters

EPA alerts Wisconsin, Fond du Lac Band that PolyMet mine 'may affect' their waters

The EPA is required, under the Clean Water Act, to alert a state if it determines a project in another state might have the potential to affect its water quality. The mine would be located near Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes on the eastern side of the Iron Range in northern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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As Line 3 construction rolls on, river crossings draw pipeline resisters

As Line 3 construction rolls on, river crossings draw pipeline resisters

Environmental groups and Ojibwe tribes in Minnesota are particularly concerned about the places where the pipeline will cross rivers, streams and wetlands. They worry that a spill or leak could contaminate valuable water resources, where tribes retain treaty rights to hunt, fish and gather wild rice.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Study: As temps warm, lakes' deep waters are losing oxygen

Study: As temps warm, lakes' deep waters are losing oxygen

Researchers found a widespread decline in oxygen in both the surface water of most lakes and especially in deep water, a trend that could lead to a loss of biodiversity.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Groups: Walz's clean air plan hurts Minnesota border towns

Groups: Walz's clean air plan hurts Minnesota border towns

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, along with about a dozen other border community groups, co-signed a May 25 letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlining their concerns over his proposed “Clean Cars” policy.
by The Associated Press

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Seals and sea lions adapt to a new, year-round home at Como Zoo

Seals and sea lions adapt to a new, year-round home at Como Zoo

Harbor seals are getting used to one of the new pools at Como Harbor, part of a custom-built, 250,000-gallon outdoor tank that's been in the works for nearly a decade.
by Tim Nelson

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Talking farming with Field Work podcast hosts 

Talking farming with Field Work podcast hosts 

Host Angela Davis talks with farmers Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora about sustainable agriculture and the third season of their podcast Field Work
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Wildlife center hoping for safe return of escaped wolves

Staff at an Anoka County wildlife center are hoping three wolves that recently escaped their enclosure can be safely returned. “We’re devastated, the wolves are scared. They’re not dangerous to anybody they just want to go home,” said animal care coordinator Megan Beckel.
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To prevent spread of chronic wasting disease, DNR temporarily halts movement of farmed deer

To prevent spread of chronic wasting disease, DNR temporarily halts movement of farmed deer

In response to what Commissioner Sarah Strommen called a concerning outbreak of chronic wasting disease in the northern part of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has imposed a statewide ban on the movement of farmed white-tailed deer Tuesday and through the end of July. 
by Dan Gunderson

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It's back to catch-release only for Mille Lacs walleye starting Tuesday

It's back to catch-release only for Mille Lacs walleye starting Tuesday

For the past several years, anglers haven't been able to keep walleye they catch on Mille Lacs during the summer. This spring, anglers have been able to keep one walleye of a certain size. But that's ending for the summer.
by Kirsti Marohn

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