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Ford dump site along Mississippi: Should it be cleaned up?

Ford dump site along Mississippi: Should it be cleaned up?

Before hazardous waste laws existed, the auto manufacturer dumped paint waste and other material at the site near the Mississippi.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Biggest earthquake to hit California in 25 years leaves mess in its wake

Biggest earthquake to hit California in 25 years leaves mess in its wake

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the heart of California's wine country early Sunday morning, causing injuries, structural damage and power outages. The quake struck about six miles south of Napa and lasted 10 to 20 seconds depending on proximity to the epicenter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the largest to shake the San Francisco Bay Area since the magnitude-6.9 Loma Prieta quake struck in 1989.

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More reports of large fishing spider in Wisconsin

More reports of large fishing spider in Wisconsin

They are found around rivers, streams or lakes, but frequently drift elsewhere to find food or lay eggs. The spider can reach three inches in size but isn't harmful to humans.
by The Associated Press

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More Canadian crude could soon flow across northern Minn. under State Dept. plan

More Canadian crude could soon flow across northern Minn. under State Dept. plan

The State Department has signed off on a temporary plan from Calgary-based Enbridge Energy to divert oil from its Alberta Clipper pipeline to an adjacent line before it crosses the U.S. border, and then return the oil to its original line once its in the country.
by Dan Kraker

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D.C.'s famous snowy owl dies in Minnesota

D.C.'s famous snowy owl dies in Minnesota

The bird was rehabilitated at the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center after it was hit by a bus in the nation's capital.
by Matt Sepic

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Water woes in California hit historic lows

Water woes in California hit historic lows

As the severe drought in California continues for a third straight year, water levels in the state's lakes and reservoirs are reaching historic lows. A series of recent images from the air help put the water shortage in perspective.

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California drought has wild salmon competing with almonds for water

California drought has wild salmon competing with almonds for water

The ongoing California drought has pitted wild salmon against farmers in a fight for water. While growers of almonds, one of the state's most lucrative crops, enjoy booming production and skyrocketing sales to China, the fish might be left high and dry this summer.
by Alastair Bland

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Are St. Paul policies slowing the Green Line?

Are St. Paul policies slowing the Green Line?

St. Paul city officials are bristling at criticism that their policies are slowing Green Line light rail trains.
by Laura Yuen

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North Dakota aims to boost rail safety checks

The state is seeking $500,000 to fund a program aimed at keeping up with increasing oil shipments and train traffic. Although the Federal Railroad Administration has sole authority to regulate railroads, state inspectors can work under the federal agency.
by Dan Gunderson

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State seeks fairgoers' help for honeybees

State seeks fairgoers' help for honeybees

Campaign aims to recruit people to protect pollinators.
by Jon Collins

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