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Lifted on giant inner tubes, an old tree moves in Michigan

Lifted on giant inner tubes, an old tree moves in Michigan

The old bur oak stands in the way of a building expansion on campus. But instead of cutting the tree down, the university is relocating it.
by Tracy Samilton

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Behind the scenes: Ethics of wolf wars and turtle travels

Behind the scenes: Ethics of wolf wars and turtle travels

Film producer Chris Palmer offers intimate observations about the industry devoted to making wildlife films and TV programs, ranging from documentaries to reality shows.
by Barbara J. King

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Single-sort boosts Minneapolis recycling by 25%

Single-sort boosts Minneapolis recycling by 25%

The city has also reduced the amount of trash sent to the incinerator by 16 percent or 13,511 tons.
by Jon Collins

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Re-curving a river to restore its meandering path

Re-curving a river to restore its meandering path

It sounds almost superhuman to try to straighten a river and then recarve the curves. But, that's what federal and state officials did to the Kissimmee River in Central Florida.
by Amy Green

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DNR: Encouraging signs in latest Mille Lacs walleye survey

DNR: Encouraging signs in latest Mille Lacs walleye survey

Walleye numbers on the lake remain the lowest in decades, but the fall survey found the highest number of yearling walleyes since 2008.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Photos: One (last?) spectacular week of fall color

Photos: One (last?) spectacular week of fall color

It's been a spectacular year for fall color, and before it's too late, we wanted to take one last look as it lingers.

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A guide to Minnesota bird migration this fall

A guide to Minnesota bird migration this fall

Sharon "Birdchick" Stiteler joined The Daily Circuit to talk about birds on the move, and how those that stay are preparing for the winter.
by Sharon Stiteler

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Startup's new sprays promise longer-lasting fruit, fewer pesticides

Startup's new sprays promise longer-lasting fruit, fewer pesticides

Worldwide, we throw away about a third of our food, some $750 billion per year -- and the percentage is even higher in the United States. One reason is rot: Food goes bad before we can bite in.
by Nathan Siegel

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