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April 27, 2015 4:00 AM

Now on endangered list, wolves are difficult to control

There has been a sharp increase in the number of dogs killed by wolves in northern Minnesota. Controlling them is difficult, as they are on the Endangered Species List.

by Dan Kraker

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April 27, 2015 4:00 AM

As avian flu spreads, officials mull options -- and Willmar waits

After a visit Saturday to the hardest hit-region of the state, Dayton, Sen. Al Franken and U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson pledged their help for hard-pressed farmers.

by Mark Steil

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April 26, 2015 7:13 PM

National Guard to help in avian flu containment efforts

So far, more than 2.6 million birds have died in the outbreak, either by the flu itself or in efforts to prevent its spread.

by Peter Cox

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April 26, 2015 7:00 PM

Park Service to begin researching options to boost Isle Royale wolf population

Wildlife ecologists said last week that only three wolves remain on the island. They said new ones should be brought in to keep the moose population in check.

by Matt Sepic

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April 25, 2015 9:41 AM

Enbridge files application to replace Minnesota pipeline, would create largest capacity line

Enbridge Energy filed an application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Friday to ask that a pipeline from North Dakota to the Wisconsin border be replaced.

by Riham Feshir

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April 25, 2015 8:24 AM

These animals might go extinct because no one wants to eat them

Many species have gone extinct because humans hunted them into oblivion for their meat. But there's another group of animals that are endangered because we've lost interest in breeding them.

by Alastair Bland

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April 24, 2015 4:44 PM

DNR accidentally burns 4,500 acres of Roseau County

Workers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources intentionally lit a slash pile on Nov. 25, triggering a wildfire. It appeared to burn out in a few weeks, but coals buried deep in root clusters smoldered through the winter.

by John Enger