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Wolf protection battle plays out in the courts

Wolf protection battle plays out in the courts

A look at wolves in our region and why the courts have become the primary battleground for how best to protect them.

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Road salt contributes to toxic chemical levels in streams

Road salt contributes to toxic chemical levels in streams

There's growing awareness that the coarse mix of sodium chloride and other chemicals, that make driving and walking a little easier, may also cause harm.
by Cheryl Corley

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Waste officials: Don't trash your Christmas tree

State waste officials are reminding people that it's against the law to throw real Christmas trees in the trash.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Scientists target mess from Christmas tree needles

Scientists target mess from Christmas tree needles

Keeping a tree well-watered goes a long way toward minimizing the needle problem. But beyond that, scientists are trying to find ways to make trees less messy and keep them fresh through the holidays.
by The Associated Press

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Ely highway reroute addresses environmental concerns

Ely highway reroute addresses environmental concerns

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has chosen an alternate route for a dangerous stretch of Highway 169 south of Ely, Minn.
by Dan Kraker

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Experts say Great Lakes wolves aren't endangered

Experts say Great Lakes wolves aren't endangered

Regional experts, including David Mech of the U.S. Geological Survey, disputed that wolf hunting as it was regulated threatened the species' survival in the region.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Minnesota ranchers want wolves off endangered list

Minnesota ranchers want wolves off endangered list

Livestock producers can ask state or federal authorities to kill any wolves threatening their animals but cannot take action on their own unless a wolf is threatening human life.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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New EPA standards label toxic coal ash non-hazardous

Environmental groups sued the EPA to designate coal as a hazardous waste, which would require strict rules for its care. Instead, the agency will treat it like regular household garbage.

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