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Minnesota county officials worry about potential pipeline protest cost

Minnesota county officials worry about potential pipeline protest cost

"Potential county expenses related to this project cannot be anticipated or budgeted because they are out of the ordinary for counties," the president of the Association of Minnesota Counties wrote.
by Associated Press

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Animal health officials warn of deadly horse disease

Animal health officials warn of deadly horse disease

A potentially fatal equine disease is circulating in neighboring states. It could spread to Minnesota.
by John Enger

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The case for climate reparations

The case for climate reparations

We're taking on some big topics in this week's show, including this question: As climate-related losses mount, who pays for the growing costs?
by Paul Huttner

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Mayo: Hospital's discolored water traced to well

Mayo: Hospital's discolored water traced to well

Water testing continues at Mayo Clinic's Saint Marys campus, days after discolored water began running from taps. While there's still no drinking the tap water, officials say cafeteria water has been cleared for use.
by Catharine Richert

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MN Health: Don't eat any Lake Elmo fish, Lake Harriet largemouth

MN Health: Don't eat any Lake Elmo fish, Lake Harriet largemouth

The Minnesota Health Department cited new science about a chemical contaminant found in the fish that led the agency to cut the standard considered safe for consumption.
by MPR News Staff

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House GOP proposes $825M in public construction

Minnesota House Republicans are proposing to spend $825 million on public works projects with a heavy focus on water infrastructure, roads and state building repairs.
by Associated Press

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Hawaii approves bill banning sunscreen believed to kill coral reefs

Hawaii approves bill banning sunscreen believed to kill coral reefs

If Gov. David Ige signs the bill, popular sunscreen brands including Coppertone, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic will be illegal. Lawmakers say they contain chemicals harmful to delicate marine life.
by Vanessa Romo

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A temperature roller coaster could be coming

A temperature roller coaster could be coming

Global warming has so far seen a gradual rise in average temperatures. But that may change, with extreme variations. And poor countries could bear the brunt of it.
by Christopher Joyce

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Interior Department renews leases for Minnesota mine project

Interior Department renews leases for Minnesota mine project

The U.S. Interior Department has reinstated the mineral rights leases for a company that wants to build a copper-nickel mine near Ely in northeastern Minnesota, renewals that were denied in the closing weeks of the Obama administration.
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