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Sphen, partner in a same-sex penguin couple, dies — and a colony sings

Sphen, partner in a same-sex penguin couple, dies — and a colony sings

When Magic saw Sphen’s body, “he immediately started singing,” and other penguins joined in, Renee Howell, the aquarium’s penguin keeper, told Australia’s ABC broadcaster.
by Bill Chappell

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After feedback, Xcel changes plan to charge more for electricity during peak hours

After feedback, Xcel changes plan to charge more for electricity during peak hours

Xcel Energy proposed charging variable rates to better reflect the actual cost of delivering electricity during times of peak demand. The utility now says the program will be voluntary for customers who choose to opt in, and the peak rates won’t be as high.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Authorities investigating source of two sheens spotted on Mississippi River

Authorities investigating source of two sheens spotted on Mississippi River

State and local agencies are investigating the source of a substance that left a two-mile long sheen on the Mississippi River on Tuesday between Coon Rapids and Fridley. A second, smaller sheen was detected Wednesday.
by Dan Kraker

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On Cross Lake, loons make the case for protecting Minnesota's wild shores

On Cross Lake, loons make the case for protecting Minnesota's wild shores

Environmental advocates are tapping into Minnesotans’ passion for loons to focus attention on how lake health and natural shorelines are vital for the survival of Minnesota’s beloved state bird.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across U.S.

Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across U.S.

States have tightened restrictions on dairy cows following the bird flu outbreak that has spread to millions of poultry flocks nationwide and nearly 200 dairy herds across 13 U.S. states since March. 
by The Associated Press

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Wildfire smoke returns to Minnesota this weekend

Wildfire smoke returns to Minnesota this weekend

Canadian wildfire smoke will bring unhealthy air quality to parts of Minnesota this weekend. But the state has so far avoided the repeated air quality alerts of last summer.
by Dan Gunderson

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Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years

Water treaty between Mexico and U.S. faces biggest test in 80 years

The water-sharing systems between Mexico and the U.S. are facing one of the biggest tests in their 80-year history after Mexico has fallen behind on billions of gallons of water deliveries.
by Bria Suggs

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10 key data points and graphs about loss of shoreline on Minnesota’s lakes

10 key data points and graphs about loss of shoreline on Minnesota’s lakes

Inspired by MPR News’ series, “Trouble by the water: Minnesota’s vanishing natural lakeshores?” This supplement goes deeper into the trends and data, including some county- and even lake-level data about Minnesota’s most beloved resource: our beautiful lakes.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Alyson Clary

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