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November 22, 2016 10:07 AM

Chronic wasting disease found in 2 deer in SE Minnesota

The Department of Natural Resources says they're the first detections of the brain disease among wild deer in Minnesota since 2010.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2016 5:59 PM

As winter settles in, so do Dakota Access pipeline protesters

Weekend protests sent a message that opponents of the Dakota Access pipeline do not intend to let winter disrupt their efforts to derail the project.

by Dan Gunderson

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November 21, 2016 5:34 PM

Careful, Minnesota: It's eagle-in-the-road season

The DNR is reminding Minnesota drivers that roadkill draws eagles to the roads and the creatures are not good at flying off when a car approaches. Here are some tips on handling eagle-car encounters.

by MPR News Staff

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November 21, 2016 2:04 PM

Watch: Drone footage shows aftermath of New Zealand quake

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook New Zealand more than a week ago. Scientists investigating the damage have recorded mesmerizing footage of the cracks in the ground that the quake left behind.

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November 21, 2016 2:01 PM

What does a Trump presidency mean for climate-change education?

Commentator Tania Lombrozo turns to the executive director of the National Center for Science Education to find out how science and climate-change education might change under a Trump administration.

by Tania Lombrozo

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November 21, 2016 6:04 AM

Police, protesters face off at Dakota Access pipeline

Tension flared anew as protesters tried to push past a long-blocked bridge on a state highway, only to be turned back by a line of law enforcement using water cannon and what appeared to be tear gas.

by The Associated Press

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November 21, 2016 12:00 AM

A photojournalist's view from Standing Rock

Richard Tsong-Taatarii, a staff photographer for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, was at Standing Rock documenting the Dakota Access pipeline protests over the weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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November 21, 2016 12:00 AM

Outgoing EPA chief Gina McCarthy speaks on Obama Administration's legacy

EPA administrator Gina McCarthy answered questions about the environmental and public health legacy of the Obama Administration, with an emphasis on efforts to combat the global effects of climate change.

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November 19, 2016 1:23 PM

Next 5 years: No new federal oil, gas leases in Arctic Ocean

The Obama administration has removed Arctic locations from planned oil and gas leases for the next 5 years. Ten of the 11 approved lease areas are in the Gulf of Mexico.

by Rebecca Hersher