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DNR: Zebra mussels confirmed in White Bear, Waconia lakes

DNR: Zebra mussels confirmed in White Bear, Waconia lakes

The infestation is advanced enough on those popular Twin Cities lakes that chemical treatment would likely not work, the DNR said.
by MPR News Staff

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Proposed Sioux Falls solar farm worries neighbors

Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy is planning the $25 million Cherry Creek solar farm on the outskirts of South Dakota's largest city.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Raptor Center to release healthy birds

The center has treated more than 16,000 birds over 40 years, including 580 owls, eagles and falcons so far in 2014.
by The Associated Press

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Ag secretary says new farm bill programs will make farming less risky

Ag secretary says new farm bill programs will make farming less risky

The 2014 farm bill created separate risk mitigation programs that farmers must choose between. One is aimed at disasters and the other protects against sudden drops in crop prices.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Managing a herd: Bison could help restore Minnesota prairie

Managing a herd: Bison could help restore Minnesota prairie

Bison play a vital role in the region's ecology. It's one reason the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to grow the state's herd.
by Dan Olson

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See Iceland's volcanic eruption for the ages

See Iceland's volcanic eruption for the ages

For more than a month, the county's Bardarbunga volcano has been rocked by hundreds of daily tremors. The activity shows no signs of abating.

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Questions mount about the safety of shipping North Dakota crude oil

Questions mount about the safety of shipping North Dakota crude oil

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with senior correspondent Chester Dawson of the Wall Street Journal about safety issues related to the transportation of North Dakota oil.

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Hear President Obama's UN speeches on terrorists and climate change

Hear President Obama's UN speeches on terrorists and climate change

President Barack Obama gave two speeches to the United Nations this week, one about the responses to global terrorism and one about climate change. Hear both speeches this hour.

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DNR rules against Minnesota bear researcher

DNR rules against Minnesota bear researcher

A DNR administrator backed an administrative law judge who ruled in May that the state agency had the authority to refuse to renew Lynn Rogers' permit for collaring bears.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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EPA releases 5-year plan to improve Great Lakes

EPA releases 5-year plan to improve Great Lakes

Plan will accelerate efforts to address toxic pollution, invasive species and farm runoff and restore plant and wildlife habitat.
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