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Can't hurry love: Rare snail finds romance after global search

Can't hurry love: Rare snail finds romance after global search

A genetic fluke stood in the way of love for a lonely and unique snail named Jeremy. But thanks to a public appeal, the snail has hopefully found a mate — or maybe even two.

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All clear in Ellendale after train derailment, evacuation

All clear in Ellendale after train derailment, evacuation

Authorities Friday afternoon gave the OK for residents in the southern Minnesota town to go home after ordering evacuations following a nearby train derailment and hazardous spill.
by Catharine Richert

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Why seabirds love to gobble plastic floating in the ocean

New evidence suggests that for a lot of birds, plastic actually smells like food. The reason for that involves a common kind of algae floating in the ocean and a "chemical scream."
by Christopher Joyce

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Southeastern U.S. grappling with drought

Southeastern U.S. grappling with drought

Months of severe drought are causing water shortages and wildfires, particularly in Alabama and Georgia. The USDA has designated part of Georgia a disaster area for farmers.
by Rebecca Hersher

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DNR to shut North Shore hatchery that spawns popular trout

DNR to shut North Shore hatchery that spawns popular trout

The French River hatchery north of Duluth produces Kamloops trout. But state conservation officials say it needs $8 million in repairs and consumes 10 percent of the agency's energy use statewide.
by Dan Kraker

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Army Corps wants more cooperation from Dakota Access company

Army Corps wants more cooperation from Dakota Access company

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it's trying to defuse tensions between Dakota Access pipeline protesters and law enforcement in North Dakota, but the pipeline's developer isn't cooperating.
by Associated Press

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Trump has a chance to pull U.S. out of climate accord

Trump has a chance to pull U.S. out of climate accord

During the campaign, the president-elect said climate change is not real, and he rejected last year's international agreement to cut greenhouse gases.
by Christopher Joyce

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Environmentalists sue state over Minntac water permit

The groups say the outdated permit is resulting in water pollution that has damaged wild rice beds in northern Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Record growing season of mixed value to growers

Record growing season of mixed value to growers

The Twin Cities have gone over 200 days without a freezing temperature, but the value of a long growing season really depends what you grow and how you grow it.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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