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Keystone XL oil pipeline clears significant hurdle

Keystone XL oil pipeline clears significant hurdle

The State Department reported no major environmental objections to the proposed $7 billion pipeline, which has become a symbol of the political debate over climate change.
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U.S. issues Keystone XL pipeline environmental review

U.S. issues Keystone XL pipeline environmental review

The project has long been a lightning rod, not only for relations between Washington and Ottawa but within the U.S., where many conservatives say the project will create jobs, while others fear it will hurt the environment.

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Houston County could permanently ban new frac sand mining

Houston County could permanently ban new frac sand mining

County commissioners this week unanimously extended a moratorium on new sand mining through March 2015. County commissioners also sent a letter to state officials asking for guidance on the potential permanent ban.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Much of North Dakota's natural gas is going up in flames

Much of North Dakota's natural gas is going up in flames

Drillers pumping oil on the Great Plains are also producing a lot of natural gas. But the state doesn't have the infrastructure to handle that gas, so much of it isn't being sold -- it's being set on fire.
by Jeff Brady

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Skepticism apparent as state tries new approach to Bonanza Valley water

Skepticism apparent as state tries new approach to Bonanza Valley water

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources last night launched its third project to deal with water availability differently than in the past. We asked Dan Haugen, a reporter and writer in Sioux Falls, S.D., to check out how it went. Here’s his report. BELGRADE — Central Minnesota farmers and well owners listened with skepticism and Read more →
by Dave Peters

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DNR clarifies PolyMet river flow data

The data has been a source of controversy during the review process. Critics of PolyMet's mine proposal have said there are problems with the environmental study, including inaccurate data.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Last days of the Monarch butterfly

Last days of the Monarch butterfly

Despite my best attempts with butterfly gardens and milkweed, the grand total number of Monarch butterflies I saw last summer: 1. It was quite a moment. That’s not terribly surprising since conservation experts warned us that the number of Monarchs at their Mexico winter home was quite low. It’s even worse now. This year, the Read more →
by Bob Collins

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Thousands pack final public hearing for PolyMet copper-nickel mine proposal

Thousands pack final public hearing for PolyMet copper-nickel mine proposal

More than 2,100 people packed a Saint Paul RiverCentre ballroom, matching in size but surpassing in feistiness the combined 2,000 or so people who attended two earlier meetings in Duluth and Aurora.
by Elizabeth Dunbar and Dan Kraker

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DNR: Hunters took fewer wolves preying on livestock

A Minnesota DNR wildlife biologist said the number of wolves trapped or shot for preying on livestock fell by more than half between 2012 and last year.
by Matt Sepic

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