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A look back at 50 years of the Wilderness Act

A look back at 50 years of the Wilderness Act

On The Daily Circuit, we hear three different conversations about the Wilderness Act.
by Kevin Proescholdt

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Judge won’t place blame for White Bear Lake water woes

Judge won’t place blame for White Bear Lake water woes

Ramsey District Judge Margaret Marrinan refused to decide by summary judgment whether the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is at fault for the low water levels in White Bear Lake.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Old ship logs reveal adventure, tragedy and hints about climate

Old ship logs reveal adventure, tragedy and hints about climate

An army of volunteers is studying old ships' logs for clues about climate.

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St. Louis River cleanup 'jump started'

The EPA designated 43 Great Lakes Areas of Concern in 1987. Since then, only one has been removed from the list.
by Dan Kraker

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DNR: Check for invasive species as summer wraps up

Checking docks and boat lifts as they are pulled from the lake is a good way to find new zebra mussel infestations.
by Dan Gunderson

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Snakes in the grass: A key to Minnesota's vanishing prairie

Snakes in the grass: A key to Minnesota's vanishing prairie

Scientists are tracking snakes in southeastern Minnesota to monitor their health, but also the health of the larger ecosystem.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Volcanoes in Iceland, Papua New Guinea keep residents on edge

Volcanoes in Iceland, Papua New Guinea keep residents on edge

Two volcanoes half a world apart are causing havoc today: Several flights have been diverted around an eruption in Papua New Guinea, and authorities in Iceland briefly put aviation on highest alert (again) owing to a temperamental Mount Bardarbunga, which has been rumbling for the past week.

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