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January 20, 2015 2:00 AM

Traces of oil found in Montana town's water supply after spill

It comes days after up to 50,000 gallons of oil spilled from a break in a pipeline along the Yellowstone River. Saturday's spill is the second in the river since 2011.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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January 19, 2015 9:00 AM

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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January 19, 2015 4:00 AM

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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January 16, 2015 12:27 PM

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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January 16, 2015 11:51 AM

Vikings officials: Bird-safe stadium glass would cost $60M, add delays

Bird advocates have cited a much smaller figure -- around $1 million -- for the cost of "fritted" glass.

by Tim Nelson

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January 14, 2015 3:37 PM

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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January 14, 2015 11:45 AM

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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January 13, 2015 2:53 PM

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