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What 'living off the land' looks like for Minnesota tribes

What 'living off the land' looks like for Minnesota tribes

The idea of living off the land is often romanticized in modern American culture. But for some Americans, living off the land is a necessity and many have been living this lifestyle for generations.

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EPA proposes new rules to curb ozone levels

EPA proposes new rules to curb ozone levels

The rules will likely face opposition from industry groups and Republicans. The Clean Air Act requires a review of standards every five years.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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Keystone pipeline: What you need to know

Keystone pipeline: What you need to know

We explain what exactly the Keystone pipeline will do, where it will go and why there's so much controversy around this pipeline.

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Plan to use Gulf oil spill funds for beach hotel sparks lawsuit

Plan to use Gulf oil spill funds for beach hotel sparks lawsuit

Millions of dollars are now flowing to remedy damage from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion. However, just what qualifies as coastal restoration has become a matter of debate.
by Debbie Elliott

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Mattress apocalypse? Buried in trashed bedding, Mpls. may seek relief

Mattress apocalypse? Buried in trashed bedding, Mpls. may seek relief

Mattresses are bulky, awkward to move and full of air, so they don't like to stay buried in landfills. Instead, they slowly work their way to the surface, rising from the earth like zombies.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Lead poisoning mutes swans' brassy notes

Lead poisoning mutes swans' brassy notes

Trumpeter swans can develop lead poisoning from ingesting particles in the Minnesota's lakes and rivers.

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Minnesota not on track to meet emissions reductions

Minnesota not on track to meet emissions reductions

Minnesota is not on track to meet greenhouse gas emissions reductions aimed at addressing climate change. State officials say new strategies are needed.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Moose that wandered into southern Minnesota is dead

Moose that wandered into southern Minnesota is dead

A wayward moose that drew attention last week for showing up on a farm near Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, has died, a Minnesota DNR official confirmed Thursday.
by Tom Weber

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