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MPR News is your source for environment news from Minnesota and across the country.

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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Meet the cool beans designed to beat climate change

Meet the cool beans designed to beat climate change

A planet that is warming at extraordinary speed may require extraordinary new food crops.
by Dan Charles

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McCollum blasts new wild rice plan

McCollum blasts new wild rice plan

The state shouldn't lower water quality standards to "cater to any industry," says DFL U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.
by Tom Scheck

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MPCA wild rice, clean water plan walks political tightrope

MPCA wild rice, clean water plan walks political tightrope

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Tuesday called for a "new approach" to regulate sulfates in wild rice waters, though it's not clear if it will satisfy business or environmental groups.
by MPR News Staff

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Are Minnesota’s water pollution standards outdated?

Are Minnesota’s water pollution standards outdated?

As the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prepares to release new environmental standards, U.S. Steel is lobbying the Legislature to delay the implementation of a clean water standard aimed at protecting water where wild rice grows.
by Michael Olson

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Dayton: Outdated clean water standard could doom mining industry

Dayton: Outdated clean water standard could doom mining industry

Gov. Mark Dayton is siding with U.S. Steel and Iron Range legislators who say a standard on how much sulfate companies can discharge into wild rice water is too high.
by Tom Scheck

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Minnesota debris burning restrictions kick in this week

The early snow melt is exposing dead grass and brush that can light easily, the Department of Natural Resources warns. Campfires are still allowed.
by MPR News Staff

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Your wildlife questions, answered

Your wildlife questions, answered

Springtime means a lot of critters running around, including newborns. What should you do if you happen across one?

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A look at the proposed BWCA land swap

The Forest Service is holding open houses this month so the public can review and comment on the possible land exchange.

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