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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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Experts: Mild winter has allowed eagles to migrate farther

Experts: Mild winter has allowed eagles to migrate farther

Winter is usually a great time for eagle viewing in southeastern Minnesota, but this year's warmer temperatures and scattered snowfall has given the birds more far-flung options.
by The Associated Press

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Is the BP oil spill settlement money being well-spent?

Is the BP oil spill settlement money being well-spent?

Gulf states are starting to spend the first of billions from BP's settlements and fines for the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history -- but not all the money is being used for restoration.
by Debbie Elliott

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Why science teachers struggle with teaching climate change

Why science teachers struggle with teaching climate change

Many middle and high school science teachers are getting climate change wrong, according to a survey published in the journal Science.
by Cory Turner

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Red Lake Nation goes solar

Red Lake Nation goes solar

The Red Lake Nation is pursuing energy independence by installing one of the largest solar arrays in northern Minnesota.
by John Enger

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Feds probe northern Minn. wolf killings, offer reward for information

Feds probe northern Minn. wolf killings, offer reward for information

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $2,500 reward for information tied to the illegal killing of three gray wolves in northern Minnesota near Floodwood.
by Dan Kraker

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Land transfer cultivates tax worries in NW Minnesota

The Nature Conservancy's donation of Kittson County land to the federal government is raising red flags for some state and county officials worried about lost tax revenues.
by Dan Gunderson

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State order means delays for oil pipelines

State order means delays for oil pipelines

Last month the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission said Enbridge Energy can't proceed with permitting for two proposed oil pipelines until an environmental analysis is completed. Enbridge has challenged that order.
by Dan Kraker

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New Minnesota Zoo director takes his post

New Minnesota Zoo director takes his post

John Frawley had his first day on the new job Tuesday. He replaces Lee Ehmke, who took a job with the Houston Zoo.
by Peter Cox

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DNR: Moose count finds herd not recovering in NE Minnesota

DNR: Moose count finds herd not recovering in NE Minnesota

Northeastern Minnesota's struggling moose population remains low, although the rate of decline has eased, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says.
by Dan Kraker

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