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Army Corps presses Red River flood project despite permit denial

Army Corps presses Red River flood project despite permit denial

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday it will soon award its first contract for a massive Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion plan despite the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' refusal to sign a key construction permit.
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Science brings success in fight against Minnesota aquatic invaders

Science brings success in fight against Minnesota aquatic invaders

Stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species can seem like an uphill battle but one Minnesota group is claiming success keeping non-native flowering rush in check in four Becker County lakes.
by Dan Gunderson

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Bees added to U.S. endangered species list for 1st time

Bees added to U.S. endangered species list for 1st time

Seven species of the yellow-faced bee, which is the only bee native to Hawaii, have been designated as endangered. They're known for their yellow-to-white facial markings.

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Minnesota rejects Fargo-Moorhead flood project plan

Minnesota rejects Fargo-Moorhead flood project plan

The decision by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to deny a permit means the massive Red River flood diversion project can't proceed. Fargo-Moorhead officials can appeal.
by Dan Gunderson

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Live at National Press Club: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

Live at National Press Club: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is the only remaining member of President Obama's original cabinet. He speaks at the National Press Club about rural issues, farming, economic development in small towns, and trade with Cuba.

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What's the future look like for wilderness and wildlife?

What's the future look like for wilderness and wildlife?

This week, three University of Minnesota experts will gather to talk about how humans are affecting the wild.
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Giant sinkhole at Florida plant leaks polluted water into state aquifer

Giant sinkhole at Florida plant leaks polluted water into state aquifer

A fertilizer company says third-party tests show the water contaminated with low-level radiation has not leaked off the site into nearby wells. Residents are upset they were not informed for weeks.

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Why a river's sad but beautiful song is big on social media

Why a river's sad but beautiful song is big on social media

In times of drought two neighboring states argue over rights to the Cauvery River's water. A musician wrote a song about what the river thinks of all this.
by Chhavi Sachdev

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Congress ends spat, agrees to fund $1.1 billion to combat Zika

Congress ends spat, agrees to fund $1.1 billion to combat Zika

The deal to fight the mosquito-borne virus came after lawmakers dropped a controversial provision to block payments to Planned Parenthood for women's health care.
by Alison Kodjak

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