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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Why are Minnesota pheasant numbers down? Ask Washington

Why are Minnesota pheasant numbers down? Ask Washington

With hunting season set to open Saturday, there are efforts underway to increase pheasant numbers. But a lot depends on what happens in Congress.
by Mark Steil

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Proposed changes to swan hunting rules spark worry

Proposed changes to swan hunting rules spark worry

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials may give a break to hunters who accidentally shoot a trumpeter swan while targeting the tundra swan, which is allowed in five states.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Poll: Americans blame wild weather on global warming

Poll: Americans blame wild weather on global warming

A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 68 percent of Americans think weather disasters seem to be worsening, compared to 28 percent who think they are staying the same and only 4 percent who say they are less severe.
by The Associated Press

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Climate Cast: The link between climate change and wildfires

As fires ravish wine country in California, meteorologist Paul Huttner broke down what these horrible wildfires have to do with the climate.
by Paul Huttner

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Enbridge argues Line 3 oil pipeline needed for Minnesota, region

Enbridge argues Line 3 oil pipeline needed for Minnesota, region

Enbridge called the state's previous analysis "flawed" and said its proposed Line 3 pipeline project is needed to ensure the future energy supply of Minnesota and the Midwest.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota has 2,669 troubled bodies of water, draft list says

Minnesota has 2,669 troubled bodies of water, draft list says

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is proposing to add more lakes and streams to the state's list of impaired waters, which also includes some good news.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Judge allows Dakota Access pipeline to keep running

Judge allows Dakota Access pipeline to keep running

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's decision will come as a blow to the Standing Rock Sioux, who have argued that an oil spill from the pipeline under Lake Oahe could have a detrimental effect on the tribal community.
by The Associated Press

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Minn. conservatives praise Clean Power Plan rollback

Minn. conservatives praise Clean Power Plan rollback

While environmental groups admonished the Trump administration for rolling back President Obama's signature climate policy, some Minnesota conservatives welcomed the news.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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