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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Should Gov. Dayton intervene to address water pollution at the proposed PolyMet mine?

Environmentalists want Dayton to step in now. They say a report by the Minnesota DNR acknowledges that water quality treatment will be needed "indefinitely" after the mine closes to prevent water pollution from escaping.
by Michael Olson

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Federal officials reject threatened status for wolves

Federal officials reject threatened status for wolves

The Humane Society sought to protect wolves under threatened status as a compromise between the current endangered listing and proposals to remove wolves from protection.
by Dan Kraker

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Environmentalists press Dayton on PolyMet MN copper mining plan

Environmentalists press Dayton on PolyMet MN copper mining plan

Warning of possible disaster, environmental groups implored Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday to change PolyMet's plans to mine copper, nickel and precious metals near the Boundary Waters.
by Dan Kraker

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Supreme Court blocks Obama's plan on power plant emissions

In a 5-4 ruling, the court says the Environmental Protection Agency should have taken into account the costs of complying with regulation.

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In Minneapolis, pollution fight is not just getting the lead out

In Minneapolis, pollution fight is not just getting the lead out

From dry cleaning fluids to auto body shop paints, everyday chemicals can taint the air. In Minneapolis, officials are studying this type of pollution and working to reduce it.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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As DNR report on PolyMet mine emerges, critics question safeguards

As DNR report on PolyMet mine emerges, critics question safeguards

PolyMet Mining officials are praising a third preliminary environmental report on the company's proposed mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. But critics say it doesn't include enough environmental safeguards.
by Dan Kraker

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Solar gardens can get only so big under agreement

Solar gardens can get only so big under agreement

Xcel Energy has been pushing for the limit amid concerns that developers were proposing large, "power plant"-size gardens.
by Riham Feshir

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How some local governments are fighting invasive aquatic species

MPR News' Tom Weber checked in with three local officials for a status update on the fight against invasive aquatic species.

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