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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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Iowa's largest city sues over farm fertilizer runoff in rivers

Iowa's largest city sues over farm fertilizer runoff in rivers

Fertilizer runoff has provoked a confrontation between Des Moines and the farms that surround it. The city's water utility wants to sue neighboring counties for nitrates in the Raccoon River.
by Dan Charles

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Ancient Scottish sea reptile not 'Nessie,' but just as cute

Ancient Scottish sea reptile not 'Nessie,' but just as cute

It was 15 feet long, with a snout shaped like a dolphin's. This newly identified meat-eater swam the seas near the Isle of Skye in the time of dinosaurs.
by Joe Palca

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House OKs Keystone XL pipeline despite Obama veto threat

House OKs Keystone XL pipeline despite Obama veto threat

The vote came hours after Nebraska's Supreme Court cleared the way for the controversial pipeline. The GOP-controlled Senate is also considering legislation to approve the pipeline.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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Proposed pipeline draws jeers, cheers in Duluth

Proposed pipeline draws jeers, cheers in Duluth

Opponents of the Sandpiper line said it would exacerbate climate change and threaten lakes and rivers. Supporters say it would create jobs and be safer than shipping oil by train.
by Dan Kraker

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White House: Obama will veto Keystone XL legislation

The House, which has a Republican majority, is expected to vote on the controversial pipeline this week. The GOP-dominated Senate is considering a similar measure, which has bipartisan support.
by Marilyn Geewax and Krishnadev Calamur

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