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Will Steger plans wilderness education center

Will Steger plans wilderness education center

The explorer has been building the Steger Wilderness Center in a remote setting north of Ely on the edge of the Boundary Waters.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Should telecommuting state workers live in Minnesota?

There is no law in Minnesota that says an employee of the state can't live half a continent away and work remotely, but Fox 9 says it's been stymied in an attempt to find out how pervasive the practice is.
by Bob Collins

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The Water Main: 'Know Water, Know Beer'

The Water Main: 'Know Water, Know Beer'

An MPR "Water Main" event held at the Southern Theater called "Know Water, Know Beer."
by MPR News Staff

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Senate may approve drilling in Alaskan wilderness with tax bill

Senate may approve drilling in Alaskan wilderness with tax bill

Legislation opening up a portion of ANWR for leasing cleared a key Senate hurdle this week, when the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved it.
by Scott Detrow

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Trump delays policy on importing elephant parts

Trump delays policy on importing elephant parts

President Donald Trump says he's delaying a new policy allowing the body parts of African elephants shot for sport to be imported until he can review "all conservation facts."
by The Associated Press

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Lots of clouds and eight days of fog this month

November has traditionally been the cloudiest month of the year and that -- so far -- is true again this year. It's no wonder November marks the annual onset of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or winter depression.
by Cathy Wurzer

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