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Great Lakes program inspires rare bipartisanship

For all their indignation about government overreach, Republicans in the eight-state region are matching Democrats' enthusiasm for an array of federal programs benefiting the Great Lakes.

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Urban deer hunts aim to control population, but may not

Urban deer hunts aim to control population, but may not

Urban hunters contend with blaring sirens, barking dogs, even kids jumping on trampolines. But if they want to harvest a deer, this is the hunt for them. City deer hunts are spreading across the state and country as a way to control the animal's booming population.
by Dan Kraker

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Fond du Lac Band cancels moose hunt

The Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa is canceling its moose hunt because it wants to find out what's causing the plunge in moose population.
by Dan Kraker

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Hawaii: 'Let nature take its course' on molasses spill

A 223,000-gallon molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor has killed thousands of fish, as swimmers, surfers and snorkelers were being warned that the massive die off could attract sharks.

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Ash borer quarantine causes trouble for North Shore loggers

Ash borer quarantine causes trouble for North Shore loggers

When city crews discovered the ash borer this summer in Superior, Wis., all of Douglas County was quickly placed under quarantine. That stopped firewood from being moved outside the county. But it's also kept the region's timber industry from transporting unprocessed ash trees through September.
by Dan Kraker

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Lac qui Parle County heats courthouse with geothermal

Lac qui Parle County heats courthouse with geothermal

In the Lac qui Parle County courthouse, in far western Minnesota, a geothermal heating and cooling system saves the county money.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Wasted food takes heavy toll on environment

Food waste is a problem in rich countries and poor countries alike, and it's happening throughout the supply chain. Not only are we missing the opportunity to feed hungry people with this food, we're also exacerbating the impact of food production on the environment.

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Duluth drinking water judged Minnesota's best

Duluth's drinking water has been judged the best tasting in Minnesota, winning the 2013 "Best in Glass" drinking water taste test Wednesday.

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Feral cat management ordinance approved by Minneapolis committee

Feral cat management ordinance approved by Minneapolis committee

A proposal to manage feral cats in Minneapolis drew passionate public testimony at City Hall today. One opponent of the measure said that cats are non-native to Minnesota and "meet the state's definition of an invasive species." The proposal will go to the full council for a vote Sept. 20.
by Brandt Williams

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White Bear Lake suit against DNR moves forward

A Ramsey County judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the Department of Natural Resources. The suit claims the DNR has been allowing too much water to be drawn from an aquifer that affects White Bear Lake's water levels.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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