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New Justice Dept. environment chief takes helm of Gulf spill case

New Justice Dept. environment chief takes helm of Gulf spill case

John Cruden returns to the department as litigation over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill intensifies. He'll also defend Obama climate change rules and try to protect wildlife while in the post.

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Stressed bat species could threaten MN pipeline

Stressed bat species could threaten MN pipeline

Pipeline company Enbridge hopes research can head off a possible obstacle to the construction of the Sandpiper pipeline.
by John Enger

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Dayton proposes legislative action on waterway buffers

The proposal is likely to draw opposition from farmers and other affected landowners in southern Minnesota.

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Minnesota to get $9M for agricultural water quality program

The program encourages farmers to adopt voluntary clean water practices. Those who get certified are assured that regulations won't change on them for 10 years.
by The Associated Press

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The state of white-nose syndrome in Minnesota bats

The state of white-nose syndrome in Minnesota bats

The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome was found in two of Minnesota's largest bat enclaves.

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Bill would remove federal protections for Minn. wolves

Bill would remove federal protections for Minn. wolves

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson is co-sponsoring a bill that would undo recent court decisions that have blocked four states from allowing hunting and trapping of wolves for sport and predator control.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Good news for bats: Disease spread slowing down

Good news for bats: Disease spread slowing down

The disease known as white-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats, but scientists are seeing hopeful signs that some bat colonies are recovering.
by Brian Mann

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Ecolab to offset its energy usage in Minnesota via solar

Ecolab to offset its energy usage in Minnesota via solar

St. Paul-based Ecolab Inc. has commissioned a new community solar garden project that it says will offset nearly 90 percent of its energy usage from all its company operations in Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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