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Judge denies tribes' request to halt Dakota Access pipeline

Judge denies tribes' request to halt Dakota Access pipeline

A judge has rejected a request by two American Indian tribes to halt construction of the remaining section of the Dakota Access oil pipeline until their lawsuit over the project is resolved.
by The Associated Press

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Open water: Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts

Open water: Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts

This year's mild winter has meant another record low year for ice cover on Lake Superior. The climate shift is easy to see from the bow of a Madeline Island ferry.
by Dan Kraker

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Plastics tech makes composting easier. But will businesses get on board?

Plastics tech makes composting easier. But will businesses get on board?

Companies are increasingly adopting cutlery and dishes that can be tossed in the compost along with food waste. But for some, it's still untenable financially and practically.
by Martin Moylan

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Recycling pickup missed in St. Paul? Contractor says they're working on it

Recycling pickup missed in St. Paul? Contractor says they're working on it

Last month, the city switched from curbside bins to wheeled carts that are generally picked up in alleys. That meant redesigning routes. Eureka Recycling says some homes were missed because of incomplete electronic map data.
by Matt Sepic

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Dakota Access pipeline construction to restart 'immediately'

Dakota Access pipeline construction to restart 'immediately'

With the green light from the federal government, the company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline said Wednesday it plans to resume work immediately to finish the long-stalled project.
by Associated Press

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