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Dayton updates plan for lowering nitrate levels in water

Dayton updates plan for lowering nitrate levels in water

Gov. Mark Dayton has unveiled a revised measure to reduce elevated nitrate levels in water supplies and ensure more Minnesotans have safe drinking water.
by Associated Press

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New report predicts rising tides, more flooding

New report predicts rising tides, more flooding

The report, obtained by NPR, shows that so-called "sunny-day flooding" may be a regular occurrence in some areas.
by Christopher Joyce

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Wind projects bring opposition, opportunity to south-central Minn.

Wind projects bring opposition, opportunity to south-central Minn.

The Huntley-Wilmarth line is one of two major wind projects in the planning stages in Faribault County. But opposition to the projects have made it unclear if either will be built.
by Mark Steil

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State lawmakers question authority to spend 3M dollars

State lawmakers question authority to spend 3M dollars

Some Minnesota legislators are signaling they aren't ready to give up all control over the $850 million 3M will pay the state to settle a lawsuit over water contamination in the east metro.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Could 'smart salting' keep Minnesota roads and waters safe?

Could 'smart salting' keep Minnesota roads and waters safe?

Minnesota lawmakers are introducing a bill this week that'd give legal cover to crews that that use "smart salting" techniques, or using only the recommended amount necessary to melt ice.
by Max Nesterak

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Shorter winter may impact Minn. fisheries, bring more toxic algae

Shorter winter may impact Minn. fisheries, bring more toxic algae

Decreasing ice seasons could mean major changes for Minnesotans' prized lakes by impacting fishing and increasing the prevalence of toxic algae blooms.
by Cody Nelson

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Will we soon be seeing the end of gasoline cars?

Will we soon be seeing the end of gasoline cars?

Experts from the oil, electric and auto industries explore the future of the internal combustion engine, and the prospects for renewable fuels, new technologies, and robotic and electric cars.

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Time to clean up and remove ice houses from Minnesota lakes

Time to clean up and remove ice houses from Minnesota lakes

Ice fishing houses must be off of lakes in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota by midnight Monday, while anglers up north have until the end of March 19. Packing up? The DNR asks that you take your trash with you.
by Nancy Yang

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What's going on in the Arctic?

What's going on in the Arctic?

We're talking about the North Pole's warm winter on Climate Cast this week, plus we here about the climate role that forests play and the status of renewable energy.
by Paul Huttner

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