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Explaining Minnesota's 1837, 1854 and 1855 Ojibwe treaties

Explaining Minnesota's 1837, 1854 and 1855 Ojibwe treaties

Much of what is now Minnesota land was ceded by Ojibwe tribes in a series of treaties. Three of those treaties have sparked land use controversies in recent years.
by John Enger

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Dayton backs off water-buffer strip plan for private ditches

Dayton backs off water-buffer strip plan for private ditches

Gov. Mark Dayton's plans to require buffer strips along Minnesota waterways took a step back Friday when he acknowledged he's ordered conservation officials to stop mapping "private ditches."
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Unlocking Antarctica's secrets: The Ross Ice Shelf

Unlocking Antarctica's secrets: The Ross Ice Shelf

"Underneath the Ross Ice Shelf is the least-known piece of ocean floor on our planet. We know almost nothing about, but it's the size of France," said researcher Robin Bell.
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Gas prices fall, truck and SUV sales rise

Gas prices fall, truck and SUV sales rise

Falling gas prices have sparked consumers's renewed interest in SUVs and trucks. But what does that mean for fuel efficiency and emissions concerns?
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Warm winter may sink Apostle Islands ice cave treks

Warm winter may sink Apostle Islands ice cave treks

National Park Service officials still hold out hope Lake Superior will freeze enough to allow visitors to walk into Wisconsin's beautiful ice caves but acknowledge it's less likely than the past two years.
by MPR News Staff

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MN tree researchers, foodies give American chestnut a second chance

MN tree researchers, foodies give American chestnut a second chance

A blight in the early 1900s wiped out the species, once known as the "Redwoods of the East." Now, a southern Minnesota farm is producing hybrid chestnut trees that survive winters and bear fruit.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Could the Flint water crisis happen here?

Could the Flint water crisis happen here?

Lead pipes are still fairly common in historic communities across the state.
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