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Appeals court upholds new water quality standards for rivers

A coalition of cities, along with a group of soybean growers, had asked the court to halt the new rules aimed at curbing excessive algae growth.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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DNR: Minnesota wolf population down slightly; packs grow in size

DNR: Minnesota wolf population down slightly; packs grow in size

The count from the past winter estimates 2,221 wolves, down about 200 from last year. A drop in Minnesota's deer population, however, is compelling wolves to travel in larger packs.
by Dan Kraker

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New agricultural buffer zone rules enacted

New agricultural buffer zone rules enacted

Minnesota is rolling out new, stricter standards for buffer zones strips of vegetation that keep some pollutants from washing off farm fields into waterways.

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EPA says it released 3 million gallons of contaminated water into river

EPA says it released 3 million gallons of contaminated water into river

Last week's spill sent heavy metals, arsenic and other contaminants into a waterway that flows into the San Juan National Forest. Estimates of the spill's size have risen sharply.

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Curbside composting starts in Minneapolis

The program will cost about $8 million to launch, covered by an additional trash service charge for all residents in the city.
by Jon Collins

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Minnesota researchers eye crops that feed bees, make money

Minnesota researchers eye crops that feed bees, make money

Western Minnesota researchers are experimenting with plants that can produce profitable oilseeds for farmers and also deliver a critical food source for bees and other pollinating insects.
by Dan Gunderson

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Documents: Tribal members sought ban on keeping Mille Lacs walleye

Documents: Tribal members sought ban on keeping Mille Lacs walleye

Internal state documents show Mille Lacs tribal members wanted a no-keep rule on walleyes. They also show scientists doubt a state plan to stock walleye will help the fishery recover.
by Tom Scheck

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Landwehr: DNR expects to stock Mille Lacs with walleye

Landwehr: DNR expects to stock Mille Lacs with walleye

A pilot program next summer "will put a substantial number of fish in the lake" and let conservation officials assess the impact of stocking, DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr tells MPR News.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Emerald ash borers discovered in Chisago County

Emerald ash borers discovered in Chisago County

Emerald ash borers have reached a critical mass and could rapidly become a much bigger problem in the state, a Minnesota Department of Agriculture entomologist says.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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This is not your grandfather's coffee

This is not your grandfather's coffee

As part of our August series on the history, culture & politics of everyday foods, MPR News' Kerri Miller explores the history, ritual and omnipresence of coffee with guest Mark Pendergrast.

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