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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.
by Associated Press

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Dakota Access pipeline protesters arrested at ND mall

Dakota Access pipeline protesters arrested at ND mall

A spokesperson for the Bismarck police say dozens of protesters formed a prayer circle at the center of Kirkwood Mall on Black Friday, and were warned numerous times to leave or be arrested.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Dakota Access pipeline protests continue on Thanksgiving

Dakota Access pipeline protests continue on Thanksgiving

Opponents of a 1,200-mile oil pipeline from North Dakota marked Thanksgiving Day at the site of a planned river crossing near Lake Oahe.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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