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Minnesota Zoo's oldest tiger dies at 16

Minnesota Zoo's oldest tiger dies at 16

The Minnesota Zoo's oldest tiger, named Molniy, has passed away. He was 16 years old.
by MPR News Staff

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Pipeline protest arrests strain North Dakota's court system

Pipeline protest arrests strain North Dakota's court system

The hundreds of arrests during the months of protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota have created an unprecedented burden for the state's court system, which faces huge cost overruns and doesn't have enough judges, lawyers and clerks to handle the workload.
by Associated Press

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Facing blizzard conditions and orders to leave, pipeline protest camp goes on

Facing blizzard conditions and orders to leave, pipeline protest camp goes on

Thousands of people protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline project in central North Dakota are promising to remain in their encampment near the Missouri River. That's despite snow, strong winds and evacuation orders from state and federal officials.
by Matt Sepic

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Explorer Will Steger hits milestone in climate awareness effort

Explorer Will Steger hits milestone in climate awareness effort

Renowned Minnesota explorer Will Steger made it to the North Pole 30 years ago but now finds himself witnessing climate change closer to home.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Environmentalists gird for battle with a Trump administration

Environmentalists gird for battle with a Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to rescind some environmental regulations. Environmentalists are planning ways to keep a new administration from rolling back eco-rules.
by Christopher Joyce

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Wheeled recycling carts roll into St. Paul alleys

Wheeled recycling carts roll into St. Paul alleys

Over the next six weeks, the city will distribute around 78,000 bins in one of the state's biggest recycling initiatives.
by Tim Nelson

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Dakota Access pipeline protests' focus turns to courthouse

Dakota Access pipeline protests' focus turns to courthouse

Several criminal complaints against protesters inched their way through the legal system, and a lawsuit alleging excessive force by law enforcement was filed.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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As shutdown orders loom, Standing Rock Sioux tribal leader speaks out

As shutdown orders loom, Standing Rock Sioux tribal leader speaks out

Standing Rock Sioux tribal leader David Archambault called an order by North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple to evacuate the camp "a menacing action meant to cause fear" and circumvent federal authority.
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