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Forum to discuss possible frac sand mining in Washington County

Washington County has one site where silica sand is being mined. But forum organizers say the oil drilling in North Dakota is expected to continue for decades, and more sand will be needed for the process known as hydraulic fracturing.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Asian carp successfully reproducing in Great Lakes watershed

An analysis of four grass carp captured last year in Ohio's Sandusky River, a tributary of Lake Erie, found they had spent their entire lives there and were not introduced through means such as stocking, according to researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey and Bowling Green State University.

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Asian carp reproduce in Great Lakes watershed

Scientists said they have for the first time documented that an Asian carp species has successfully reproduced within the Great Lakes watershed, an ominous development in the struggle to slam the door on the hungry invaders that could threaten native fish.

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Commission to determine Legacy spending on greater Minnesota parks meets for the first time

Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed local officials and citizens from outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area to the commission. They'll work on a master plan and will give the Legislature recommendations on which greater Minnesota parks and trails should receive grant money.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Master gardener offers 6 autumn gardening tips

Master gardener offers 6 autumn gardening tips

Master gardener Julie Weisenhorn joined us to offer winter prep tips and take questions.

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Enbridge files application to run pipeline across northern Minnesota; opponents gird for fight

Enbridge files application to run pipeline across northern Minnesota; opponents gird for fight

The 610-mile "Sandpiper" line would carry more than 200,000 barrels per day from western North Dakota's Bakken oil fields to the company's terminal in Superior, Wis. The web of pipelines that transport Bakken oil now is straining to keep up with supply, so a new line is crucial, company officials say.
by Dan Kraker

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Beastly weed creeping across Midwest

Beastly weed creeping across Midwest

Palmer amaranth can shoot up as high as 7 feet, and just one plant can produce up to a million seeds. Herbicide is increasingly futile against it, and the weed's thick stems and deep roots make it hard work to clear by hand. It can slash yields and profits when it gets out of control.

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State's top elected officials approve mineral leases, with reservations

The mineral leases are auctioned off periodically to companies interested in discovering minerals like copper, nickel or gold. The DNR held an auction for these leases a year ago, but the state's Executive Council decided not to sign off on them because of a court challenge.
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