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Inside the Dakota Access Pipeline protest

Inside the Dakota Access Pipeline protest

A 19-year-old has taken on the role of activist and gotten involved in the protests to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline's construction.
by MPR News Staff

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Court: Construction can resume on small stretch of Dakota pipeline

Court: Construction can resume on small stretch of Dakota pipeline

A federal appeals court has opened the door for construction to resume on a small stretch of the four-state Dakota Access pipeline while it considers an appeal by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
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Environmental groups question climate change analysis for PolyMet mine

Environmental groups question climate change analysis for PolyMet mine

The proposed copper-nickel mine was subject to an extensive environmental study, but environmental groups cite new federal climate change guidelines in arguing for a better analysis of the mine's potential greenhouse gas emissions.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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From mining to biking: How Minnesota's Cuyuna Range became an off-road cycling destination

From mining to biking: How Minnesota's Cuyuna Range became an off-road cycling destination

On Saturday, 500 mountain bikers are expected to roll into the tiny northern Minnesota towns of Crosby and Ironton. The race is the biggest event of the year for the region, once known as the Cuyuna Iron Range.
by Dan Kraker

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The fight for clean power

The fight for clean power

Former White House counselor Jody Freeman talked about the Clean Power Plan and the future climate regulations.
by MPR News Staff

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Idea to combat invasive species: Create fresh water preserves in Minnesota lakes

Idea to combat invasive species: Create fresh water preserves in Minnesota lakes

At an aquatic invasive species conference this week, University of Minnesota researcher Peter Sorensen presented an idea for protecting Minnesota waters: Create "fresh water preserves" or "stewardship areas."
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Judges ask tough questions in Dakota Access pipeline appeal

Judges ask tough questions in Dakota Access pipeline appeal

A federal appeals court panel had tough questions for opponents of the $3.8 billion, four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline who are arguing to keep a temporary stop of construction in place.
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