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Mille Lacs walleye woes dominate DNR forum

Mille Lacs walleye woes dominate DNR forum

The health of the Lake Mille Lacs fishery took center stage Friday at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources annual conservation forum. Speakers made clear Mille Lacs' future is as uncertain as ever.
by Tim Nelson

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Dayton presses water, rail, public safety upgrades in projects plan

Dayton presses water, rail, public safety upgrades in projects plan

Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday unveiled his plan for $1.4 billion in Minnesota public works construction, kicking off the coming legislative debate on this year's bonding bill.
by Tim Pugmire

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U.S. announces moratorium on new coal leases on federal lands

U.S. announces moratorium on new coal leases on federal lands

The change won't affect existing leases, which generated nearly $1.3 billion for the federal government's coal program last year.

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Daily Digest: Friday post-debate edition

A few choice items in the news as you begin Friday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Dayton releases $220M wish list for water quality upgrades

Dayton releases $220M wish list for water quality upgrades

The governor says boosting Minnesota's water quality will be a top priority for his final three years in office.
by Tim Pugmire

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Photos: Coping with winter in the Boundary Waters

Photos: Coping with winter in the Boundary Waters

A Minnesota couple is spending a year in the BWCA in an effort to draw attention to the environmental hazards the wilderness faces.
by Michael Olson

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