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Eel caught in southwest Minn. lake after lengthy swim

Eel caught in southwest Minn. lake after lengthy swim

DNR fisheries workers netted an American eel late last month, just the second such creature caught in a Minnesota lake in 25 years.
by Cody Nelson

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Montana earthquake is felt for hundreds of miles early Thursday

Montana earthquake is felt for hundreds of miles early Thursday

The earthquake was the strongest to hit western Montana in years; it was followed by at least 10 measurable temblors with magnitudes of up to 4.9.

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Why are trees moving west?

Why are trees moving west?

Ecologists report that more and more trees are popping up west of where they'd typically grow. The study's authors hypothesize it has to do with moisture, not temperature.
by MPR News Staff

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Daily Digest: Dems blast GOP health plan

Democrats warn of the potential state impact of changes in the health law being considered at the federal level.
by Mike Mulcahy

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All new Volvo models will be electric or hybrid starting in 2019

All new Volvo models will be electric or hybrid starting in 2019

Volvo is the first traditional automaker to set a date to phase out cars powered only by internal combustion engines. Volvo's CEO called Tesla "a tough competitor" in the premium electric market.

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Minn. oil pipeline fight stokes threats, fears of Standing Rock

Minn. oil pipeline fight stokes threats, fears of Standing Rock

Activists say thousands of protesters will descend on Minnesota should the state OK a permit to let Enbridge Energy replace an aging oil pipeline. State officials and company executives are working to head off a confrontation.
by Dan Kraker

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What would happen to the climate if we stopped emitting greenhouse gases today?

What would happen to the climate if we stopped emitting greenhouse gases today?

International climate talks in Lima this week are laying the foundation for next year's UN climate summit in Paris. While negotiations about reducing emissions grind on, how much warming are we already locked into? If we stop emitting greenhouse gases tomorrow, why would the temperature continue to rise?
by Associated Press

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'Intense' gypsy moth infestation hits Minneapolis neighborhood

'Intense' gypsy moth infestation hits Minneapolis neighborhood

State Department of Agriculture officials are prohibiting residents in parts of the Lowry Hill neighborhood from moving trees and wood items from the area until early next summer. The restriction started July 1.
by Emma Sapong

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