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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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Wolf pups on Isle Royale, a howl of hope for struggling population

Wolf pups on Isle Royale, a howl of hope for struggling population

The yips and howls of wolf pups are a welcome addition to the sounds of Isle Royale, Mich. this summer. It is a bit of surprising good news for the island’s dwindling wolf population. Michigan Tech researcher Rolf Peterson said he heard the pups in July. He emailed Michigan Radio about the news: “The pups…
by Michael Olson

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Minn. wolf hunt opponents launch signature drive

Minn. wolf hunt opponents launch signature drive

Groups opposing Minnesota's wolf hunt launched a petition drive Wednesday to stop the hunting season set for November. They also pledged not to disrupt the hunt if it happens.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Plants used for bee habitat might kill bees

Plants used for bee habitat might kill bees

Back yard gardeners who plant bee-friendly plants and flowers, may actually be killing bees.
by Dan Gunderson

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Solar, geothermal projects touted at Vegas summit

The Obama administration's top land official praised a geothermal electricity project in California's snow-capped mountains as an example for others during a headline appearance at a green energy conference in Las Vegas.

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