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Can humans and wolves coexist out west?

Can humans and wolves coexist out west?

NPR's Nathan Rott and photographer David Gilkey spent weeks reporting from Montana, where wolves are no longer protected, gathering material for an immersive multimedia experience that explores why these animals stir such deep emotions.

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Minnesota's propane hotline lighting up

The price of propane in the Midwest has skyrocketed this winter because of high demand and changes to the pipeline delivery system.
by Matt Sepic

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Wis. DNR proposes adding 192 waterways to polluted list

There are already more than 700 waters listed as impaired in Wisconsin, including many sections of the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Kinnickinnic rivers.
by The Associated Press

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As walleye population declines, Mille Lacs harvest set at significantly lower level

As walleye population declines, Mille Lacs harvest set at significantly lower level

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Friday that it is setting the walleye safe harvest level at 60,000 pounds for 2014, with 42,900 pounds set aside for state anglers and 17,100 pounds allocated to eight Chippewa bands that have treaty rights to fish on the lake.
by Jon Collins

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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.
by The Associated Press

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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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