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African elephant population declines by 30 percent

African elephant population declines by 30 percent

A census of African savanna elephants in 15 countries between 2007 and 2014 found the population decreased by 144,000 animals.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Photos: Getting paid in sunsets at Voyageurs National Park

Photos: Getting paid in sunsets at Voyageurs National Park

In a single day, visitors can swim in crystal-clear waters, catch walleye from a houseboat, spot bald eagles and loons, and gaze at the Milky Way while northern lights ripple across the sky.
by Evan Frost

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Video: Flying Voyageurs National Park, in the name of science

Ranger pilot Steve Mazur and retired park biologist Lee Grim talk about flying in floatplanes over Minnesota's premiere national park, all in the name of science.
by Evan Frost

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4 prescribed burns planned in Boundary Waters this fall

4 prescribed burns planned in Boundary Waters this fall

The U.S. Forest Service plans to conduct up to four prescribed fires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this fall in areas totaling more than 10,000 acres.
by Dan Kraker

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Great Lakes states push to curb invasive species sales online

A computer program that can search websites and find dozens of plants and animals considered invasive species in Minnesota and other states is helping reduce their spread.
by Dan Gunderson

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A stunning look at America's first national park

A stunning look at America's first national park

To celebrate the centennial of America's national parks, National Geographic has compiled an in-depth look at Yellowstone.
by MPR News Staff

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Judge orders Mpls. metal shredder shut down over pollution

Judge orders Mpls. metal shredder shut down over pollution

A Ramsey County judge ordered Northern Metals to close its metals recovery plant until state officials issue a new air permit or the company proves it's no longer polluting.
by Peter Cox

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Banned from National Forest, for-profit mushroom pickers go underground

Banned from National Forest, for-profit mushroom pickers go underground

Last year's forest fires have produced a bumper crop of coveted morel mushrooms in Montana's northwestern forests. But the Forest Service isn't issuing commercial licenses in some prime picking spots.
by Nicky Ouellet

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With water in short supply, California ranchers grow their feed indoors

With water in short supply, California ranchers grow their feed indoors

The extended drought in California has farmers looking for ways to use less water. Among them, growing feed indoors using hydroponics. The new diet is making some Central Valley sheep very happy.
by Ezra David Romero

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After missing early signs, DNR working to hit new lake invader hard

After missing early signs, DNR working to hit new lake invader hard

The DNR is aggressively trying to stop the spread of a new aquatic invasive species called starry stonewort, but the plan may already have been slowed by missed opportunities to identify the fast growing algae.
by Dan Gunderson

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