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Botulism tied to soaring loon deaths in Michigan

Botulism tied to soaring loon deaths in Michigan

An increase in annual loon deaths from a strain of botulism is sounding alarms among wildlife officials in Michigan.

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Naturally Grown: An alternative label to organic

Naturally Grown: An alternative label to organic

Justine and Brian Denison and hundreds of other small direct-marketing farms across the country have adopted an alternative to the organic label: Certified Naturally Grown.

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Fish kill investigated in Renville County

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is investigating a fish kill in Renville County.

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Minn. kicks off large study of Mississippi River

State pollution officials have begun monitoring the Upper Mississippi River as part of a large-scale study to analyze the waterway's health in terms of aquatic life, recreation and fish consumption.

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The wolf pack on Isle Royale is growing

The wolf pack on Isle Royale is growing

Visitors to Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior are hearing and seeing signs of a litter of wolf pups.
by Cathy Wurzer

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2013 wildfire season proving to be more mild than wild

2013 wildfire season proving to be more mild than wild

By most measures, 2013 is the second-mildest fire season in the past decade, so far.

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States target hybrids as gas tax revenues ebb

Most road construction is paid for with fuel taxes. Less gas tax revenue means less money for roads. Now states are looking for solutions, including charging hybrids extra fees or imposing fees based on miles driven.

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EPA accused of watering down letter on Minn. mine

An environmental lawyer accused the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday of watering down a letter that praised progress toward completing a long-awaited review of plans for building the first copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.

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Duluth prepares for emerald ash borer

Duluth prepares for emerald ash borer

Duluth officials say it's not a question of whether the tree-killing emerald ash borer crosses the St. Louis River, but when.
by Dan Kraker

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