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Farmers in southern Minn. test soil health with buried undies

Farmers in southern Minn. test soil health with buried undies

Burying underwear in a field isn't exactly a scientific test, but farmers have found burying underwear is a fun way to raise awareness around the importance of soil health.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minnesota wolves moved to Isle Royale

Minnesota wolves moved to Isle Royale

The two wolves from the Grand Portage Indian Reservation are the first part of a broader effort to relocate 20 to 30 wolves to the remote island on Lake Superior.
by Dan Kraker

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Climate change and Minnesota's midterm elections: a voter guide

Climate change and Minnesota's midterm elections: a voter guide

Climate change policy continues to be a focus for mostly Democratic candidates in Minnesota's governor's race, U.S. Senate contests and key congressional matchups.
by Cody Nelson

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Minnesota lawmakers ask for meeting on refinery explosion

Minnesota lawmakers ask for meeting on refinery explosion

A massive explosion and subsequent fires in April at an oil refinery in Superior, Wis., forced a mass evacuation and raised questions about the refinery's use of hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical. Now several lawmakers want a public forum on the issue.
by Dan Kraker

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Climate destruction will hit U.S. national parks the hardest

Climate destruction will hit U.S. national parks the hardest

National parks will see less annual rainfall than other parts of the country and certain parks could warm by 16 degrees within the next 80 years, according to new research.
by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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Iron Rangers blast Dayton over Essar Steel deal

Iron Rangers blast Dayton over Essar Steel deal

Mesabi Metallics won the bidding last summer over Cleveland Cliffs to take control of the Essar Steel site. Most Iron Rangers wanted Cliffs. That led to some intense verbal sparring Monday between Rangers and Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Dan Kraker

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Environmental, tribal groups ask PUC to reconsider Line 3

Environmental, tribal groups ask PUC to reconsider Line 3

Environmental and tribal groups have asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to reconsider its approval of Enbridge Energy's plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis community funds focus on lead poisoning, asthma

Minneapolis community funds focus on lead poisoning, asthma

A gathering Thursday in Minneapolis seeks ideas on how to spend $600,000 for outreach and helping at-risk families get help.
by Laura Yuen

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Airports at water's edge battle rising sea levels

Airports at water's edge battle rising sea levels

Many major airports are on low-lying coastal land where flooding is getting worse. They're building walls, berms and other barriers to try to keep planes and people moving.
by Susan Phillips

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