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Lawmaker wants Dayton to oppose clean energy plan

Lawmaker wants Dayton to oppose clean energy plan

State Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, argued in a letter that Dayton should join states like North Dakota and Wisconsin in opposing the plan
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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DNR seeks public input on Red River flood project, 'high-hazard' dam

DNR seeks public input on Red River flood project, 'high-hazard' dam

Plans for a massive flood diversion project near Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., took a small step forward Monday as Minnesota officials released a draft environmental impact statement and invited public comment.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dayton unveils plan to rescue pheasant population

Dayton unveils plan to rescue pheasant population

The governor's plan seeks to enroll more cropland in conservation programs, improve habitat management and acquire land dedicated to pheasant development.
by The Associated Press

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MN court: Oil pipeline needs environmental review before agency OK

MN court: Oil pipeline needs environmental review before agency OK

An environmental impact statement must be completed for the controversial Sandpiper oil pipeline before it can be approved, the state appeals court ruled Monday, overturning the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
by Dan Kraker

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Feds want more prairie dogs on North Dakota grasslands

Feds want more prairie dogs on North Dakota grasslands

The U.S. Forest Service is looking to increase the animals' population, while also keeping the critters off neighboring private property. The agency is taking comments on prairie dog management through Oct. 5.
by The Associated Press

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What would happen if we burned up all of Earth's fossil fuels?

What would happen if we burned up all of Earth's fossil fuels?

Scientists used an estimate of how much fossil fuel is left in the ground to do computer simulations and come up with a worst-case scenario.

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DNR chief: No guarantees for Mille Lacs winter walleye season

DNR chief: No guarantees for Mille Lacs winter walleye season

Gov. Dayton wants an ice fishing season for Lake Mille Lacs walleye, but DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr says he won't decide until he sees the results of a key fall fish survey.
by Dan Kraker

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