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Organic farm program opens doors for Somali-American growers

Organic farm program opens doors for Somali-American growers

Through a training program for farmers in Washington County, a small -- but growing -- group of Somali-Americans is hoping to boost incomes and improve access to healthy food in their community.
by The GroundTruth Project

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Video game prompts charges of 'eco-terrorism' from oil pipeline advocates

Video game prompts charges of 'eco-terrorism' from oil pipeline advocates

The game allows users to destroy symbolic oil pipelines with lightning bolts. Industry groups say it encourages violent acts against energy infrastructures. Backers say it's art.
by Dan Kraker

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Monsanto attacks scientists after studies show trouble for its new weedkiller

Monsanto attacks scientists after studies show trouble for its new weedkiller

Scientists are accusing the seed-and-pesticide giant Monsanto of denying the risks of its latest weedkilling technology. Monsanto has responded by attacking some of its scientific critics.
by Dan Charles

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The future of Minnesota's only national park

The future of Minnesota's only national park

The park's latest superintendent has been around for a year and he shared this thoughts.
by Tom Weber

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Oil pipeline opponent uses 'necessity defense' -- What is it?

Oil pipeline opponent uses 'necessity defense' -- What is it?

Chase Iron Eyes has pleaded not guilty to inciting a riot and criminal trespassing. He hopes to show that civil disobedience was his only option to resist a pipeline's incursion on his ancestral lands.
by The Associated Press

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EPA chemical review would exclude millions of tons of toxins

EPA chemical review would exclude millions of tons of toxins

The Trump administration is retreating from a congressionally mandated review of some of the most dangerous chemicals in public use. A move firefighters and construction workers say will jeopardize their health.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. considers higher entry fees at 17 popular national parks

U.S. considers higher entry fees at 17 popular national parks

Visitors to the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Zion and other national parks would be charged $70 per vehicle, up from the fee of $30 for a weekly pass. At others, the hike is nearly triple, from $25 to $70.
by The Associated Press

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