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Thailand's coin-eating turtle dies of intestinal blockage

Thailand's coin-eating turtle dies of intestinal blockage

After having nearly a thousand coins removed from its stomach in a four-hour operation two weeks ago, the turtle -- nicknamed "Omsin," or "Piggy Bank" -- died Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Report: Too soon to gauge impact of Clean Water Fund spending

Report: Too soon to gauge impact of Clean Water Fund spending

The MPCA has spent the largest share of its Clean Water Fund dollars, about $54 million, on contracts for activities such as testing water quality samples.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Justices to hear property rights dispute over family's land

The Murr family hoped to sell a parcel of land on the St. Croix River, but county officials said that violated conservation rules. The legal fight has turned into an important property rights case that could make it tougher for states to regulate coastal development.
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Appeals court refuses to stop oil in Dakota Access pipeline

Appeals court refuses to stop oil in Dakota Access pipeline

The decision means the $3.8 billion pipeline could be operating as early as Monday, even as the tribes' lawsuit challenging the project moves forward.
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Republicans join Democrats against Trump's Great Lakes cuts

Republicans join Democrats against Trump's Great Lakes cuts

President Trump wants to eliminate federal support of a program that addresses the Great Lakes' most pressing environmental threats. The response from Republicans in Great Lakes states: No, thanks.
by The Associated Press

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EPA cuts debated in Minnesota

The proposed federal budget submitted this week by President Trump would eliminate many federal agencies and substantially cut the budgets of others.
by MPR News Staff

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Groovy: Scientists say they've found the first fluorescent frog

Groovy: Scientists say they've found the first fluorescent frog

The South American polka dot tree frog initially appears unremarkable. But when researchers in Argentina shone an ultraviolet light on the frog, it glowed.

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Study: 'Urgent' action against global warming needed to save coral reefs

Study: 'Urgent' action against global warming needed to save coral reefs

After another major coral bleaching event, a new study has concluded that securing a future for coral reefs "ultimately requires urgent and rapid action to reduce global warming."

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Many Trump voters would feel program cuts in budget proposal

Many Trump voters would feel program cuts in budget proposal

In his first budget blueprint since taking office, President Trump held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending -- even for programs that benefit the rural and lower-income Americans who voted for him.
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