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River runoff on rise, but corps says there's room

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials say runoff into Lake Sakakawea is projected to be higher than normal, but there is ample storage in the Missouri River reservoirs to handle the water.
by The Associated Press

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Water scarcity presents opportunity for Minnesota companies

Water scarcity presents opportunity for Minnesota companies

Although concerns about sustainable water use is usually considered a problem, they also can present a business opportunity. That’s the topic for a “water technology summit” the state Department of Employment and Economic Development is holding on Tuesday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Even in region with abundant water, residents turn to bottles and try to conserve

Even in region with abundant water, residents turn to bottles and try to conserve

Southeastern Minnesota has plentiful groundwater sources, but the geology in the region makes some of those sources vulnerable to contamination. So cities deal with the challenge by looking for clean water and urging conservation.
by Elizabeth Baier

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State approves new frac sand mining standards

State approves new frac sand mining standards

The voluntary standards address a wide range of issues, including the effect of mining operations how they transport sand on air quality, noise level, roads and bridges.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Westminster Town Hall Forum: Sierra Club's Michael Brune

Westminster Town Hall Forum: Sierra Club's Michael Brune

Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis about "Protecting Wild Places." He's the author of "Coming Clean: Breaking America's Addiction to Oil and Coal."

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Duluth, Superior mayors support oil pipeline expansion

Duluth Mayor Don Ness on Wednesday waded into the controversy over the growing web of oil pipelines across northern Minnesota as he endorsed Enbridge Energy's pipeline expansion plans.
by Dan Kraker

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Flint Hills: Tailpipe pollutants to be converted to fertilizer

The system, which company officials say makes up roughly half of the overall project, will remove sulfur and nitrogen from gasoline and convert it into a liquid fertilizer.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Three U.S. trouble spots

Three U.S. trouble spots

We take a look at three spots in the United States that have been making headlines: Puerto Rico, California and Vermont.

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Hearings set on Alberta Clipper oil pipeline

Following a hearing Tuesday night in Hallock, the Public Utilities Commission has hearings set for Wednesday in Thief River Falls and Cass Lake, and Thursday in Floodwood and Duluth. The hearings will conclude with a final forum April 3 in St. Paul.
by The Associated Press

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