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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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Renewable energy is a growing slice of Minnesota's energy pie

Coal is on the way out as a major source of electricity in Minnesota. This hour, we talk about the state's renewable sources of energy. How do wind, solar and nuclear figure in?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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In Becker, little shock over news of coal plant's early demise

In Becker, little shock over news of coal plant's early demise

Residents of the central Minnesota city were already bracing for the Sherco power plant to close two of its three coal-fired units. Now, with the possibility of the entire plant closing earlier than expected, residents are looking ahead to a post-coal future.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Fight over wolf hunting in Minnesota is heating up again

Fight over wolf hunting in Minnesota is heating up again

As the federal government prepares to cut gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act again, long simmering debates over wolf hunting in Minnesota are emerging anew.

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Flame retardant ban becomes state law

Flame retardant ban becomes state law

It bans the manufacture and sale of mattresses, children's products, upholstered furniture and residential textiles, such as window coverings, that contain certain flame retardants.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Energy negotiations unravel at the Capitol, leaving little accomplished

Energy negotiations unravel at the Capitol, leaving little accomplished

The House wanted a 100 percent clean energy mandate. The Senate wanted tougher penalties for protesters who tamper with oil pipelines. In the end, there was barely more than a stakeholder group and an energy storage study.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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To reduce food waste, FDA urges 'best if used by' date labels

Confusion over whether a food is still safe to eat after its "sell by" or "use before" date accounts for about 20 percent of food waste in U.S. homes, the FDA says. The new wording aims to clear that up.
by Allison Aubrey

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Climate change risk showing up in real estate

The concept is pretty simple: Rising seas higher storm surges, and unprecedented flooding adds up to more risk for trillions of dollars of real estate.
by Paul Huttner

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