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Minnesota’s list of polluted waters grows, but some lakes, rivers reflect 'modest progress'

Minnesota’s list of polluted waters grows, but some lakes, rivers reflect 'modest progress'

The state’s water bodies face a variety of pollution issues, including mercury from coal-fired power plants and industry, sulfate that can harm wild rice and “forever chemicals” that accumulate in fish. But some lakes, rivers and streams have logged improvements.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Forest Service proposes cutting refunds to reduce last minute Boundary Waters cancellations

Forest Service proposes cutting refunds to reduce last minute Boundary Waters cancellations

A record number of people canceled BWCA permits last year, and many of them canceled too close to the entry dates for others to use them. Now officials are weighing whether to reduce refunds to discourage people from booking multiple permits.
by Dan Kraker

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New study outlines costly steps to control ‘forever chemicals’ in east Twin Cities metro

New study outlines costly steps to control ‘forever chemicals’ in east Twin Cities metro

A new study from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recommends the state take action to contain the underground contamination plume and keep it from spreading more. It’s still unclear who would pay for the plan, which could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
by Kirsti Marohn

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What are the risks of mining in the Boundary Waters watershed?

What are the risks of mining in the Boundary Waters watershed?

MPR News host speaks with David Chambers, the president and founder of the Center for Science in Public Participation, about the risks associated with mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area watershed.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

Minnehaha off-leash dog park in Minneapolis will close by the end of the year 

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted Wednesday night after hearing public comments regarding the closure of the off-leash dog park at Minnehaha Regional Park. The off-leash area will close by Dec. 31.
by Chandra Colvin, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show. The 2-year-old duck dressed in Mexico’s national colors became an internet sensation during Mexico’s World Cup-opening victory over South Africa.
by The Associated Press

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