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Trump wildlife protection board stuffed with trophy hunters

Trump wildlife protection board stuffed with trophy hunters

The Trump administration has quietly moved to reverse Obama-era restrictions on bringing trophies from African lions and elephants into the United States, despite presidential tweets decrying the practice as a "horror show."
by The Associated Press

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Beer, but to get your attention on climate change

Beer, but to get your attention on climate change

Plus, an unprecedented action in a California climate lawsuit and a climate solution in the heart of a city.
by Paul Huttner

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PUC weighs environmental review for Enbridge's Line 3

Enbridge Energy is going before Minnesota regulators in hopes of clearing a significant hurdle in the company's plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline in northern Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Daily Digest: Dayton looks back, calls for unity

Dayton gives final State of the State and some other Minnesota political stories in the news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Dayton takes trip down memory lane in last big speech

Dayton takes trip down memory lane in last big speech

Gov. Mark Dayton's eighth and final State of the State address concentrated as much on memories as on his remaining mission.
by Brian Bakst

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U of M study: Plant diversity doesn't protect lakes from invaders

U of M study: Plant diversity doesn't protect lakes from invaders

Researchers found no evidence that having a diverse plant community somehow keeps invaders such as curly-leaf pondweed or Eurasian milfoil from taking hold.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Did 3M pay a professor to influence science on harmful chemical?

Did 3M pay a professor to influence science on harmful chemical?

Attorney General Lori Swanson's office is alleging that a renowned toxicologist took at least $2 million in payments from 3M to help the company "command" science regarding a toxic chemical that was at the heart of a lawsuit brought by the state.
by Cody Nelson

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Clean up your old oil pipeline, Minnesotans tell Enbridge

Clean up your old oil pipeline, Minnesotans tell Enbridge

If Enbridge Energy gets approval to build its contentious Line 3 oil pipeline replacement, it wants to leave the old pipe in the ground. Locals want it removed.
by Dan Kraker

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Penguins mug for camera, take a pretty great 'selfie'

Penguins mug for camera, take a pretty great 'selfie'

You probably didn't know that emperor penguins are reasonably good at framing a video shot. At a research station in Antarctica, the curious animals provided a bird's-eye view.

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