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August 31, 2015 6:36 AM

General Mills pledges to cut carbon emissions by nearly 30 percent

The Golden Valley-based food company says among other things, it'll invest $100 million in clean energy and energy efficiency for its facilities.

by Matt Sepic

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August 31, 2015 6:18 AM

Obama renaming continent's highest peak from Mt. McKinley to Denali

Efforts to change the mountain's name back to Denali date back to 1975. The White House says changing the name back "recognizes the sacred status of Denali to generations of Alaska Natives."

by Brakkton Booker

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August 29, 2015 8:00 AM

Worsening wildfire seasons tax the Forest Service

The agency says it's now spending record amounts on fire suppression, and these bills are coming at the expense of its other programs -- many of which would help prevent future wildfires.

by Kirk Siegler

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August 27, 2015 4:36 PM

DNR makes changes to rebuild walleye population, mend Mille Lacs relations

Natural resources officials say they're "redoubling" their efforts to boost walleye numbers in Lake Mille Lacs.

by Tom Scheck

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August 27, 2015 9:55 AM

Climate Cast at the fair: Year in review

MPR News' Kerri Miller is joined by MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner and Dr. John Abraham to look back at a year of climate news

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August 26, 2015 3:30 PM

When a bald eagle hits your car

Collisions between cars and the majestic national bird are more common than you might think. One such collision sparked a road trip to save the eagle.

by Tracy Mumford

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August 26, 2015 6:54 AM

Public Utilities Commission testimony looks at pollution, carbon costs

Environmental groups and doctors back the federal government's 'social costs of carbon' guidelines, while business groups and energy companies urge caution.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 25, 2015 6:17 PM

Emerald ash borer spreads to Scott County

The tree-killing invasive pest was found on an ash tree on private property in the city of Prior Lake.

by The Associated Press

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August 25, 2015 8:19 AM

Planned wild rice harvest to test 1855 treaty rights

The move by White Earth Band of Ojibwe members is a direct challenge to state law and conservation rules. The DNR warns it may prosecute if the harvest happens.

by Tim Nelson