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Minnesota State Fair aims to be zero-waste event

Minnesota State Fair aims to be zero-waste event

With all the food waste generated at the fair, there is great potential for more composting. The main stumbling block will be all those plastic cups.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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ND oil regulators to add 3 pipeline inspectors

ND oil regulators to add 3 pipeline inspectors

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resource says it's adding three new pipeline inspector positions.
by The Associated Press

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The 'greening' of Florida citrus means less green in growers' pockets

The 'greening' of Florida citrus means less green in growers' pockets

Orange juice has been an important part of breakfast tables since the 1950s, after development of frozen orange juice concentrate made it both convenient and affordable. But today, sales are the lowest they've been in decades.
by Greg Allen

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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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