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A tornado tore through north Mpls. 10 years ago; limited support prolonged recovery process

A tornado tore through north Mpls. 10 years ago; limited support prolonged recovery process

The 2011 storm killed two men, uprooted thousands of trees and damaged buildings. A strong effort has been made to reforest the north side of Minneapolis after the tornado, but tree growth takes time. And in the limited federal response, some see evidence of environmental racism.

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Boundary Waters wildfire grows to more than 1,600 acres

Boundary Waters wildfire grows to more than 1,600 acres

A wildfire burning in a remote section of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has grown substantially since it was discovered Monday.
by Dan Kraker

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More than two dozen train cars derail in Albert Lea

A Union Pacific Railroad spokesperson said two of the derailed cars were leaking hydrochloric acid. After initially issuing a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, authorities later said there was no danger to the public.
by MPR News Staff

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A boy and his grandfather visit home 'On the Trapline'

A boy and his grandfather visit home 'On the Trapline'

In “On the Trapline,” a little boy and his Moshom — which means grandfather in the Swampy Cree language — travel north to visit the trapline where, many years ago, the grandfather grew up living off the land.
by Samantha Balaban

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Growing number of power outages pose grave threat to people who need medical equipment to live

Growing number of power outages pose grave threat to people who need medical equipment to live

Texas' power grid failure during a winter storm in February cut electricity to millions. As severe weather events become more frequent, those who use medical devices at home face a challenging future.
by Charlotte Huff

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New world record set on Mississippi River, but for how long?

New world record set on Mississippi River, but for how long?

A crew of paddlers took a canoe from the headwaters of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico faster than anyone in history — breaking a 20-year world record. But a second crew is hot on their heels.
by John Enger

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Federal judge delivers new blow to foes of Twin Metals mine

Federal judge delivers new blow to foes of Twin Metals mine

A federal judge has rejected a second attempt by opponents of the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota to invalidate the mineral rights leases needed for the project. 
by The Associated Press

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Scientists urge restoration of federal gray wolf protections

Scientists urge restoration of federal gray wolf protections

In a letter Thursday, 115 wildlife conservation experts say state governments have allowed too many wolves to be killed since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lifted protections across most of the Lower 48 states in January.
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