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Wright County adds more lakes to boat inspection pilot program
A closely watched pilot program aimed at stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species requires boaters to stop at a regional inspection station before entering certain lakes. The original pilot included three lakes. It will be expanded to include six more.
Across much of Minnesota, warmer weather and rain are dealing a blow to the ice dams many homeowners have battled this winter. But now, melting snow and ice is creating a new problem in some houses: wet basements.
Minnesota communities disappointed after pipeline delays
Enbridge announced earlier this month that construction of its Line 3 oil pipeline will be delayed until the second half of next year, leaving local communities like Hallock disappointed.
Skipping school to protest climate change
Students around the world and across the U.S. skipped classes Friday to protest inaction on climate change. It's part of a wave of pressure from young people who say their future is at stake.
What gray wolves' endangered species status means for Minnesota
After a decades-long effort to restore the gray wolf population in the United States, federal wildlife officials announced Thursday they are ready to take the animals off the endangered and threatened species list.