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Is the war on invasive species really worth fighting?

Is the war on invasive species really worth fighting?

The country is at war with plants and fish and other species that have spread beyond their original environments. But "non-native" is not the same as "invasive," experts say.
by MPR News Staff

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Voyageurs National Park superintendent reflects on his tenure

Voyageurs National Park superintendent reflects on his tenure

MPR News host Tom Weber talked with Mike Ward, outgoing superintendent of Voyageurs National Park, about Ward's tenure and the park's future. Leaving to lead the national park at St. Louis' Arch, Ward is heading to a very different type of park, one that's more urban than he's been used to for the last few years.

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Your most pressing water questions, answered

Your most pressing water questions, answered

Do you know where your water comes from? Do you know where it goes? Two water experts address issues of bottled water, contamination, drought and other critical water issues.

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Dayton urges Legislature to press on, budget carefully

Dayton urges Legislature to press on, budget carefully

In a speech that stuck to mostly familiar themes, Dayton said his No. 1 priority for the 2016 session is protecting the fiscal integrity of state government.
by Tim Pugmire

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Twin Metals lease on mine areas under environmental review

Twin Metals lease on mine areas under environmental review

Mining opponents are looking ahead to a pending federal decision that will have further bearing on whether copper-nickel mines are to be developed within the watershed of the protected wilderness.
by Dan Kraker

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National parks have a long to-do list but can't cover the repair costs

National parks have a long to-do list but can't cover the repair costs

Parks are expensive for obvious reasons: Visitor centers need displays, and roads need repairs. But there's also upkeep of the Grand Canyon's sewage operations and of Independence Hall's sprinklers.
by Nathan Rott

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How in trouble are bluefin tuna, really? Controversial study makes waves

How in trouble are bluefin tuna, really? Controversial study makes waves

A study suggests Atlantic bluefin, prized for its buttery flesh, may breed younger, and in more places, than once thought -- and it may be time to rethink fishing quotas. Not so fast, critics argue.
by Alastair Bland

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Dayton lays out opposition to proposed Twin Metals mine near BWCA

The governor released a letter to the head of Twin Metals Minnesota saying the state will oppose any new mining agreements on state lands close to the massive outdoor recreation area.
by Dan Kraker

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Are electric cars practical in Minnesota?

Are electric cars practical in Minnesota?

The Twin Cities Auto Show will open this weekend with room devoted entirely to electric vehicles. Two experts discuss the reality -- and the future -- of electric car technology.

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