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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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Mississippi mussels making a comeback

Mississippi mussels making a comeback

For years, native mussel species suffered in the polluted waters of the Upper Mississippi. Scientists say mussels are rebounding -- and that's a good sign for the river.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Ocean junk: From Legos to suspected jet wreckage

Ocean junk: From Legos to suspected jet wreckage

Our oceans are full of junk that washes ashore. Now they may have revealed something else: parts of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
by The Associated Press

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Report: MN on track to exceed clean energy targets

Minnesota is the only state in the Midwest on track to exceed federal targets aimed at reducing climate change.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Severe disagreements over soutions for Lake Mille Lacs

Severe disagreements over soutions for Lake Mille Lacs

MPR News' Tom Weber talked with Rep. Tom Hackbarth, Co-chairman of the Legislative Working Group on Mille Lacs Lake, before Hackbarth headed into today's meeting.

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Climate Cast: Glaciers are melting faster today

Climate Cast: Glaciers are melting faster today

On this week's Climate Cast, we have climatologist Karl Kreutz join us to discuss why glaciers are melting faster than ever and what consequences that will have for the rest of the ecosystem.

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Minnesota bear research finds drones, wildlife may not fly

Minnesota bear research finds drones, wildlife may not fly

Drones are increasingly used in wildlife research. But a new study done in Minnesota cautions drone use might be stressing animals exposed to the noisy aircraft.
by Dan Gunderson

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Explaining Minnesota's dwindling moose population

Explaining Minnesota's dwindling moose population

So far, researchers have been puzzled by the declines, pointing to several factors that could be negatively influencing moose health.

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Don't fear the wild animals, researchers tell salad-makers

Don't fear the wild animals, researchers tell salad-makers

According to new research, vegetable farmers who clear away trees and wild vegetation from their fields aren't making their produce any safer to eat. But they are destroying animal habitats.
by Dan Charles

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