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Bottle deposit? Better composting? Lawmakers to talk trash today

Bottle deposit? Better composting? Lawmakers to talk trash today

Some DFL lawmakers and environmental groups will be pushing legislation to establish a 10-cent deposit on all beverage containers, citing data showing the 10 states with deposit laws have dramatically higher recycling rates.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Forest tent caterpillars expected to invade Minnesota

Forest tent caterpillars expected to invade Minnesota

The native insects stripped the leaves off about a million acres of hardwood trees across the state last year and in the next year or two their numbers will likely peak.
by Dan Kraker

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U of M makes plans for wilderness research center

U of M makes plans for wilderness research center

A well-preserved gem of boreal forest, around 350 acres fronting two lakes on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is now under the control and ownership of the University of Minnesota. It plans to use the land for research on climate change's effects on northern forests and for teaching classes.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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DNR hears concerns about invasive species

Golden mussels and "killer shrimp" could find their way to Minnesota.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Minn. moose decline gets closer look by DNR

Minn. moose decline gets closer look by DNR

Researchers discussed potential causes for the 60 percent decline in the state's moose population.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Charting the environmental movement

Charting the environmental movement

How has the green agenda changed over the years?

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Plan to ship oil across Lake Superior hits snag

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has rejected an application by Calumet Specialty Products to repair a loading dock in Superior, Wis., where the company had proposed loading oil on to ships that would travel to eastern refineries.
by Dan Kraker

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