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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Jeff Goodell: The Water Will Come

Jeff Goodell: The Water Will Come

This is Water Month on Minnesota Public Radio....and water is the most visible and tangible impact of climate disruption: drought, downpours, floods and rising sea levels.
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8 loved lakes: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5)

8 loved lakes: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5)

After over 11,000 votes for the top 20 lakes, you've narrowed it down to Minnesota's elite eight lakes. Vote now: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5).
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Coldest start to April in history of Twin Cities, maybe state

It's the coldest start to April in the Twin Cities' history according to climatologist and University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A new climate solution, with Republican support

A new climate solution, with Republican support

This week, we discuss a carbon dividends, eco-realty, the "carbon bubble" and carbon-hungry plants.
by Paul Huttner

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A St. Paul man shares his fishing tradition

A St. Paul man shares his fishing tradition

Fishing is a big tradition for all kinds of Minnesotans, including many members of the Hmong community. Chu Xiong of Midwest Hmong Outdoors shares his story.
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Plan could erase VW scandal's emissions six-fold

Plan could erase VW scandal's emissions six-fold

Minnesota's portion of the VW settlement — $47 million — will be spent in three phases over 10 years to reduce tailpipe emissions.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Lake Minnewaska: The 'good water'

Lake Minnewaska: The 'good water'

Minnewaska is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
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Lake Pepin: Birthplace of waterskiing

Lake Pepin: Birthplace of waterskiing

This southeast Minnesota lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
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Lake Vermilion: 'The lake of the red sunsets'

Lake Vermilion: 'The lake of the red sunsets'

The 40,000-acre lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
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