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September 4, 2019 9:20 AM

Moose returned safely to the wild after spending unplanned day trip at UND stadium

A moose that spent most of Tuesday munching on grass at the University of North Dakota’s Memorial Stadium has been returned to the wild alive.

by Tim Nelson

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September 3, 2019 6:27 PM

Democrats release climate plans ahead of town hall spotlight

Democratic presidential candidates are releasing their plans to address climate change ahead of a series of town halls on the issue as the party's base increasingly demands aggressive action.

by The Associated Press

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September 3, 2019 6:00 AM

As rising heat bakes U.S. cities, the poor often feel it most

Hotter neighborhoods tend to be poorer in dozens of major U.S. cities. That extra heat can have serious health effects for those living there.

by Meg Anderson and Sean McMinn

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September 3, 2019 4:00 AM

Red Lake Nation confronts a new invader: Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels found earlier this year in Upper Red Lake are likely to spread to Lower Red Lake, threatening the reservation’s economic and spiritual core — and its massive walleye fishery. That’s left tribal leaders frustrated and angry.

by John Enger

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September 2, 2019 11:35 AM

Discarded geese carcasses found along Minnesota road

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said it is investigating who discarded more than a dozen geese carcasses in a ditch along a busy road near the North Dakota state line.

by The Associated Press

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September 2, 2019 4:00 AM

Island cleanup nets trash left behind by Mille Lacs anglers

A recent cleanup of two islands in Mille Lacs Lake could help prevent native birds from drowning in junk left behind by messy anglers.

by Kirsti Marohn

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September 2, 2019 12:00 AM

Climate Cast at State Fair: The impact of climate change on outdoor recreation

MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner hosted an hourlong Climate Cast program at the Minnesota State Fair about the impact of climate change on outdoor recreation.

by MPR News Staff

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August 30, 2019 9:26 AM

A State Fair tradition: The Minnesota weather quiz

For the 23rd year in a row, Mark Seeley will be quizzing folks on weather headlines of the past year. Have you been paying attention? Take the quiz yourself here.

by Tom Crann and Sara Porter

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August 30, 2019 9:04 AM

DNR: Animal in Eden Prairie photo likely coyote, not cougar

DNR officials say after several wildlife experts reviewed the image, they agree that the animal is a canine of some sort, with a longer snout and higher and pointed ears — indicating it is a coyote.

by Jon Collins