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Emmer, McCollum weigh in on opening forests near Boundary Waters to mining exploration

Emmer, McCollum weigh in on opening forests near Boundary Waters to mining exploration

Two of Minnesota's congressional members are taking opposing views on the Trump administration clearing the way for mining exploration in the Superior National Forest, within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Is the American desert shifting east?

Is the American desert shifting east?

A new study suggest climate change is expanding the desert eastward. Plus, a climate voice and a trip to the Arctic.
by Paul Huttner

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Feds reopen forests near Boundary Waters to mining

Feds reopen forests near Boundary Waters to mining

The Trump administration has canceled a study of a proposed 20-year mining ban within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for renewed mineral leasing.
by Dan Kraker

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In Minnesota's Bonanza Valley, DNR gauges water use as farmers watch

In Minnesota's Bonanza Valley, DNR gauges water use as farmers watch

For nine years, the Department of Natural Resources has been gathering data about water in the Bonanza Valley in west-central Minnesota, where an increase in irrigation has led to concerns about the long-term impact on the groundwater.
by Kirsti Marohn

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As climate warms, algae blooms in drinking water supplies

As climate warms, algae blooms in drinking water supplies

Algae isn't just causing swimmers' itch anymore; it's threatening water supplies. State regulations are starting to address it.
by Dirk VanderHart

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Invasive starry stonewort found in first Hubbard County lake

Invasive starry stonewort found in first Hubbard County lake

Volunteers searching Minnesota's lakes last month found an infestation starry stonewort in Wolf Lake in Hubbard County. The U of M Extension and the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center organized the search, known as Starry Trek.
by Kirsti Marohn

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