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Feds order oil trains to slow down through cities

Feds order oil trains to slow down through cities

Friday's emergency order comes as federal and state lawmakers pressure the Obama administration to do more to ensure the safety of crude oil trains from North Dakota's Bakken fields.
by The Associated Press

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Study: For stable grasslands, maintain plant diversity

Study: For stable grasslands, maintain plant diversity

A study published in the journal Science combined the effects of human influences and biodiversity to help researchers learn about what makes for a stable ecosystem over time.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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DNR seeks more money to meet Minnesota forest threats

DNR seeks more money to meet Minnesota forest threats

State natural resources officials want the Legislature to spend another $4 million in the next two years to manage the state's forests. It's not clear if they'll get it.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Proposed Sandpiper oil pipeline moves closer to reality

Proposed Sandpiper oil pipeline moves closer to reality

The proposed 610-mile pipeline would move crude oil from North Dakota through northern Minnesota on its way to Superior, Wis.
by Riham Feshir

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DNR threatens suit over Detroit Lakes motel, condo plan

State officials say the lakeside project is too big for the space and will lead to environmental problems. The Detroit Lakes City Council takes up the issue Tuesday.
by Dan Gunderson

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FAQ: Where to recycle your old electronics

FAQ: Where to recycle your old electronics

In the spirit of spring cleaning, find out what to do with old televisions and other electronics crowding your home.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Superfund to solar: Plan to transform ex-ammo plant takes shape

Superfund to solar: Plan to transform ex-ammo plant takes shape

The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site is nearly cleaned up. Officials are eyeing their next step: A solar energy project to power the site's future homes and businesses.
by Peter Cox

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Go ahead, recycle that old TV

Go ahead, recycle that old TV

Minnesota is a leader in electronics recycling, thanks in part to a law requiring manufacturers to take responsibility for their disposal. But some of us keep old gadgets a long time.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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