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5 key points from a new report on Minnesota electricity

5 key points from a new report on Minnesota electricity

A new analysis from BloombergNEF shows the state is rapidly changing how it produces electricity.
by Paul Huttner

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Hear the new EPA chief Andrew Wheeler on cars, coal and climate

Hear the new EPA chief Andrew Wheeler on cars, coal and climate

The newly confirmed EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks about climate change, personal transportation, the future of coal and more.
by MPR News Staff

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For second year in a row, Enbridge Energy spends the most in Minnesota on lobbying

For second year in a row, Enbridge Energy spends the most in Minnesota on lobbying

For the past several years Enbridge has advocated before the PUC for the highly contentious Line 3 oil pipeline, a $2.6 billion project to replace a corroding pipeline across northern Minnesota with a larger pipe along a different route.
by Dan Kraker

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Wright County adds more lakes to boat inspection pilot program

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.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Is an insecticide that harms bees bad for deer?

Is an insecticide that harms bees bad for deer?

It's often bees that make headlines for the effects of neonicotinoid insecticides. But a new study says the chemical might be harming white-tailed deer, too.
by Dan Gunderson

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Stomach of dead whale contained 'nothing but plastic'

Stomach of dead whale contained 'nothing but plastic'

In the Philippines, marine biologist Darrell Blatchley recovered the body of a young whale that showed signs of emaciation and dehydration due to the more than 88 pounds of plastic it had ingested.
by Dalia Mortada

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No major injuries in Le Sueur County train derailment

No major injuries were reported after a Union Pacific Railroad train derailed in southern Minnesota's Le Sueur County on Friday, but two crew members were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
by Associated Press

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Goodbye, ice dams. Hello, water in the basement

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.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota communities disappointed after pipeline delays

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.

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