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How to save your trees from hungry, winter-weary deer

During long, snowy winters, deer tend to gather in herds and feed together on nearby trees and plants that stay above the snow. Usually that happens out in forests, but in parts of Minnesota where homes and neighborhoods are near deer habitat, these herds can become a nuisance in people's yards.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Groundwater pumping deals with pollution but stresses supply

Groundwater pumping deals with pollution but stresses supply

Twin Cities companies and governmental organizations pump billions of gallons of water every year to prevent the underground spread of pollution. But that puts stress on aquifers already the object of growing concern.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Great Lakes governors aim at invasive species

Great Lakes governors aim at invasive species

The two-day gathering of the Council of Great Lakes Governors and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec also addressed strategies for improving maritime transport and attracting Chinese and other foreign investment in manufacturing.
by The Associated Press

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New DNR parks and trails director takes your questions

New DNR parks and trails director takes your questions

Rivers joins us to talk about her vision for Minnesota parks and trails. She will also take listener questions.

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DNR mines rich lode of comments on PolyMet

DNR mines rich lode of comments on PolyMet

DNR gathers more than 50,000 comments on the controversial mine proposal.

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Conservationists seek MN frac sand moratorium

Conservationists seek MN frac sand moratorium

Silica sand is abundant in southeastern Minnesota and is a crucial ingredient in the oil and natural gas extraction process known as fracking. Still, more than 6,000 Minnesotans have signed the moratorium petition.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Your spring gardening questions, answered

Your spring gardening questions, answered

While it's a little too early to plant your garden, it's not too early to plan it.

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Forum opens to discuss safety of crude oil transportation

Forum opens to discuss safety of crude oil transportation

The National Transportation Safety Board opens a two-day forum on rail safety and the transportation of crude oil and ethanol today.

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