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EPA critic to get sharp questions on industry ties as he vies to run agency

EPA critic to get sharp questions on industry ties as he vies to run agency

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has sparked controversy for his denial of climate science and his ties to fossil-fuel interests. Here's what to expect in Wednesday's confirmation hearing.
by Joe Wertz

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Dakota Access company seeks to block pipeline study

Dakota Access company seeks to block pipeline study

Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners asked U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday to stop the Corps from publishing a notice in the Federal Register announcing the study. Boasberg scheduled a hearing for Wednesday.
by Associated Press

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Bugs from China hiding in your furniture? Take a look

Bugs from China hiding in your furniture? Take a look

Minnesotans who've purchased rustic log furniture should look for signs of insect damage, the state Agriculture Department said Tuesday. Critters can live in your furniture for two years or more. Here are the signs.
by MPR News Staff

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Pollution control officials to hold meetings on wild rice sulfate rule

Pollution control officials to hold meetings on wild rice sulfate rule

The January open houses will update the public on a revised approach to a complicated rule that limits the amount of sulfate that can be released into the state's wild rice waters.
by Dan Kraker

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St. Paul recycling bins contain controversial tracking chip

St. Paul recycling bins contain controversial tracking chip

The city says it won't monitor residents' recycling, but a technology in new containers would make it possible.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota farmers say Dayton plan to curb runoff is laced with problems

Minnesota farmers say Dayton plan to curb runoff is laced with problems

Gov. Mark Dayton sees the state law requiring 50-foot grassy buffer strips along most Minnesota water bodies as part of his environmental legacy. Farmers call it too costly and unworkable. Minnesota's senior U.S. House member agrees.
by Mark Steil

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Feds launch study of proposed 20-year mining ban near Boundary Waters

The U.S. Forest Service will begin a lengthy environmental review on a proposed mining moratorium on the Superior National Forest in the Rainy River watershed.
by Dan Kraker

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