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Sandstone hopes to be a Minnesota ice climbing mecca, if the ice holds out
Sandstone's ice cliffs offer a practical lesson in the problems of climate change and how Minnesotans must increasingly adapt. The cliffs attract climbers and business, but it's getting harder to keep the scene going as winter temperatures moderate.
Boosted by a Walz, teens press new governor on climate change
Dozens of teenagers packed the governor's office on the third day of the new administration, asking for 100-percent renewable energy, no new pipelines and greenhouse gas emissions regulations.
Walz administration pressed to take a stand on Line 3 oil pipeline project
The Walz administration hasn't indicated a specific stance on the controversial project, but Gov. Walz has asked the state's commerce commissioner to take another look at the legal challenge started by the previous governor.
Line 3 fight brings PUC higher profile, lots of applicants
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission used to fly under the radar. But with the Line 3 pipeline debate and its role guiding the state to a cleaner energy future, the days of wonky obscurity are over.