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Wisconsin walleye study shows 'something is not right'

Wisconsin walleye study shows 'something is not right'

Analyzing data from 1990 through 2012, researchers found walleye production fell significantly, by between 47 percent and 63 percent. And walleye success varies widely with only a few very successful lakes.
by Dan Gunderson

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Trump EPA expected to roll back auto mileage, pollution standards

Trump EPA expected to roll back auto mileage, pollution standards

Environmental groups, who predict increased greenhouse gas emissions and more gasoline consumption if the standards are relaxed, say the announcement could come Tuesday.
by Associated Press

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What's your favorite lake in Minnesota?

What's your favorite lake in Minnesota?

What lake in Minnesota is your favorite? Help MPR News explore why so many Minnesotans are captivated by and connected to one of the thousands of lakes that add to our state's greatness.
by MPR News Staff

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What happens if you're exposed to PFCs

Lake Elmo shut down the well after MDH reported seeing high levels of perfluorochemicals or PFCs in the well for a year.
by Tom Crann

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How warmer winters are making us sick

How warmer winters are making us sick

As the climate gets warmer and wetter, it's bringing ticks -- and the diseases they carry -- farther north.
by Paul Huttner

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Volkswagen stores 300,000 dirty diesels in massive auto boneyards

Volkswagen stores 300,000 dirty diesels in massive auto boneyards

Dramatic photos show thousands of the cars awaiting their fate. Volkswagen says it has paid more than $7.4 billion to buy back diesel cars in the U.S.

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Deep thoughts from dead trees

Toxic chemicals, bad social networking, good mutts, fallen debris from space, and opening day.
by Bob Collins

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Regulators stand behind controversial wild rice rule

Regulators stand behind controversial wild rice rule

At issue is a water quality standard Minnesota adopted in 1973 that limits how much sulfate can be discharged by wastewater treatment plants, iron ore mines, paper mills, or other facilities, into waters where wild rice grows.
by Dan Kraker

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