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August 4, 2015 5:00 PM

Dayton creates new environmental citizen board

It revives a semblance of a citizen input panel after the Legislature abolished a board with more-defined powers.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 4, 2015 1:34 PM

Minnesota DNR: Zebra mussels found in Meeker County lake

The invasive pests were found in Lake Stella. It appears to be the first confirmation of zebra mussels in Meeker County, west of Minneapolis.

by MPR News Staff

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August 4, 2015 12:34 PM

Mille Lacs walleye: Many questions, a few answers

When it comes to walleye fishing on Lake Mille Lacs, Minnesota's would-be anglers are left without answers to some important ecological questions.

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August 4, 2015 12:09 PM

Trophy hunting for conservation

Is it ethical to hunt animals that are threatened or endangered? For people who don't hunt big game, or understand its attraction, we explore the challenge and reward of the sport.

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August 4, 2015 4:00 AM

How hard will it be for MN to hit clean energy targets?

President Obama has a plan to cut carbon emissions from power plants, but what does that mean for Minnesota? The short answer: It's complicated.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 3, 2015 5:49 PM

Too much road salt reaches metro lakes, streams, agency says

Salt used to melt ice in the winter can harm fish and encourage invasive plants.

by Matt Sepic

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August 3, 2015 2:17 PM

Bee research lab gets buzzing at U

The 10,000-square-foot building will include space for new labs, honey extraction and hive spaces.

by Jon Collins

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August 3, 2015 1:42 PM

Obama unveils new power plant rules in 'Clean Power Plan'

Key elements of the Clean Power Plan include a requirement that would cut the power industry's carbon pollution by 32 percent below 2005 levels in the next 15 years.

by Lucy Perkins

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August 3, 2015 10:26 AM

Environmental advocate: U.S. must lead world in cutting carbon

The Obama Administration now wants carbon dioxide pollution cut by 32 percent by 2030. Each state will have a different percentage, and Minnesota's could be as high as 42 percent.