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Mosquitoes: A summer survival guide

Mosquitoes: A summer survival guide

Minnesotans know: A beautiful summer day can suddenly turn treacherous at dusk. That's when the mosquitoes come out in force.
by Molly Bloom

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Duluth library's seed-sharing program restocked

Duluth library's seed-sharing program restocked

Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a law that exempts seed libraries and individuals from rules that require seeds to be tested and labeled before they are sold or given away.
by Dan Kraker

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To save moose, coalition spends millions on habitat

To save moose, coalition spends millions on habitat

Government agencies, tribes and nonprofit groups are spending millions to plant trees and restore forests in northeast Minnesota so moose will have the food and shelter they need to survive.
by Dan Kraker

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More zebra mussels found in Christmas Lake despite treatment

Divers doing follow-up searches this week found 10 zebra mussels in the popular west metropolitan lake. The invasive pests were found just outside a treated area.
by The Associated Press

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Future of Minnesota solar energy: What you need to know

Future of Minnesota solar energy: What you need to know

A new report from MIT says solar is an important source of renewable energy as the consequences of climate change become more urgent. How can Minnesota leverage the potential of solar?
by Emily Kaiser

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Counties stake middle ground in clean water, runoff fight

Counties stake middle ground in clean water, runoff fight

As farmers and Gov. Mark Dayton argue over enforcing buffer strips along public streams and lakes, Otter Tail County officials are finding success with a local, low-key approach.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dayton signs scaled-back flame retardant ban

The ban, which firefighters supported, takes effect July 2018 and bans four flame-retardant chemicals from children's products and upholstered furniture.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Target Field gets even greener

Target Field gets even greener

Special bins will be placed around the stadium where fans can toss compostable packaging and leftover food.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota firms help squeeze water use in dry California

Minnesota firms help squeeze water use in dry California

With the Golden State deep in drought, businesses there are facing stiff pressure to conserve water. Some are turning to Minnesota-based Ecolab and Pentair for help.
by Martin Moylan

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Researchers sample Superior's waters to study lake's rapid changes

Researchers sample Superior's waters to study lake's rapid changes

Superior is 5 degrees warmer than it was 30 years ago. The amount of surface ice is down a whopping 80 percent. There's less food for fish.
by Dan Kraker

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