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Winter fish kills reported on southern MN lakes

Winter fish kills reported on southern MN lakes

This winter's cold temperatures and heavy snow created the perfect condition for winter fish kills on some southern Minnesota lakes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Microplastic found even in the air in France's Pyrenees mountains

Microplastic found even in the air in France's Pyrenees mountains

Tiny fragments broken down from larger pieces of plastic have already been found in rivers, lakes, oceans and in agricultural soil. But very few studies of wind-borne microplastic have ever been done.
by Christopher Joyce

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Amid Rochester's growth, an eye on sustainability

Amid Rochester's growth, an eye on sustainability

The U.S. Green Building Council recently recognized Rochester for efforts to reduce waste, cut energy use and improve air and water quality, making it the first Minnesota city to earn a LEED certification.
by Catharine Richert

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Daily Digest: Tax day tactics

The place to catch up on political news from around the region.
by Bill Wareham

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DNR: Invasive silver carp caught on St. Croix River

DNR: Invasive silver carp caught on St. Croix River

Minnesota conservation officials said Monday that a silver carp was recently caught in the St. Croix near Prescott, Wis., but that there is no indication of reproduction or an established population in the river.
by MPR News Staff

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Some 3M money now up for grabs for local water projects

Some 3M money now up for grabs for local water projects

State agencies are making $25 million available for accelerated projects that tackle long-term drinking water solutions in the east Twin Cities metro.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

A look at Minnesota farming in 7 charts

Minnesota remains one of the country's top agricultural states, even as the number of farms continues to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Jiwon Choi

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Federal judge says no to oil, gas emissions in Wyoming

A federal judge in Wyoming has denied oil and gas leases in Wyoming because they failed to adequately consider impacts from climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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Connexus Energy board challengers lose election with low voter turnout

Connexus Energy board challengers lose election with low voter turnout

Three members of Connexus Energy, Minnesota's largest electric cooperative, had hoped to unseat incumbents on the co-op board to bring change. But less than 10 percent of Connexus members turned in ballots, and the largest percentage of the vote any of the challengers received was 46 percent.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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