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Dayton: No 'viable way' to build new Line 3 pipeline on current route

Dayton: No 'viable way' to build new Line 3 pipeline on current route

The governor said he is not taking a position on the contentious Line 3 replacement plan. But he said a judge's recommendation to run the new oil pipeline where the old one sits doesn't seem feasible because it runs through tribal lands.
by Cody Nelson

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Wood heater makers push back against tighter pollution rules

Wood heater makers push back against tighter pollution rules

Health experts warn the units pollute too much. The industry warns tighter EPA standards will force higher costs on consumers. Minnesota is home to the nation's largest wood boiler builder, and wood heat is hugely popular here.
by Dan Gunderson

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Video: Water skiing with the Bible

Video: Water skiing with the Bible

Debbie Kraft offers Christian mentorship to kids and teens, while encouraging them to do things like care for the environment, water ski, wakeboard and fish.
by MPR News Staff

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Pruitt proposes new rule defining what science can be used by EPA

Pruitt proposes new rule defining what science can be used by EPA

The EPA administrator wants to restrict the science used by the agency in its decision-making. Scientists are concerned it eliminates all good science in the process.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Ruling on Line 3 leaves both sides seeing benefits

Ruling on Line 3 leaves both sides seeing benefits

Supporters and opponents of a proposed oil pipeline in northern Minnesota both saw something to like in a long-awaited report released late Monday.
by Dan Kraker

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'Waterway Jay' on paddling quest to raise awareness of water threats

'Waterway Jay' on paddling quest to raise awareness of water threats

"Really, I'm just trying to raise the profile of the issue, because 40 percent of our water is considered contaminated," said Jay Gustafson, who is paddling all 34 of the state's water trails.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Pipeline plan tests state's environmental-business balance

Pipeline plan tests state's environmental-business balance

State regulators are weighing whether to let Enbridge Energy build a new high-volume oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The company says the new line is vital to the nation's energy needs and will be strong and safe. Environmentalists say it's a disaster waiting to happen. Is there a middle ground?
by Dan Kraker

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