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Lake Superior water levels on the rise

Lake Superior water levels on the rise

This past spring, Lake Superior rose by 20 inches, fueled by massive runoff from big rain and snowstorms.
by Dan Kraker

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Wind energy advocates urge renewal of tax credit

Minnesota environmental groups and wind energy advocates are urging Congress to renew federal tax credits for renewable energy projects that are set to expire at the end of the year.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Isle Royale wolf panel finds no clear path at hearing

Isle Royale wolf panel finds no clear path at hearing

Just eight adult wolves and possibly a few pups remain in the protected wilderness area. That's down from a peak of 50 in 1980, and the animals are showing signs of inbreeding. The question facing park officials: Intervene to save the pack, or let nature run its course?
by Matt Sepic

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Auditor: Repeal or overhaul state sustainable forestry program

A program that pays landowners to practice sustainable forestry lacks oversight and should be repealed or overhauled, according to the Minnesota Legislative Auditor.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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State: Calhoun, Como & other Twin Cities lakes too salty

State: Calhoun, Como & other Twin Cities lakes too salty

Popular Twin Cities lakes that have long been considered "impaired" because of algae and contaminants are now facing another pollutant: road salt.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Grand Marais couple among National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year

In April, Dave and Amy Freeman completed a three-year outdoor adventure, earning National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year honors.

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Minnesota garbage study offers 'wake up call,' pollution control agency head says

Minnesota garbage study offers 'wake up call,' pollution control agency head says

Food waste and other organic material made up nearly a third of what Minnesotans sent to landfills in 2012, according to a new state study. MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine called the report a "wake-up call," pointing to the large amount of recyclable material being thrown away.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Tense week ahead for UN climate talks

Tense week ahead for UN climate talks

The two-decade-old negotiations have so far failed to achieve their goal of slashing emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases that scientists say are warming the planet.

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New silica sand mining advisory panel formed

Two state agencies in charge of regulating the silica sand mining industry are creating a new advisory committee.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Minn. deer harvest running behind as hunt ends

Minn. deer harvest running behind as hunt ends

The firearms deer hunting season for most of the state ends this weekend and the harvest so far is still running behind last year's.
by Dan Kraker

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