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Biden's National Monument expansion applauded by allies, but big obstacles loom

Biden's National Monument expansion applauded by allies, but big obstacles loom

President Biden dramatically expanded two national monuments in California. But there are growing concerns that federal land managers are struggling to manage existing monuments designated since 2016.
by Kirk Siegler

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Appeals court lifts injunction on Minneapolis’ 2040 plan

Appeals court lifts injunction on Minneapolis’ 2040 plan

The city of Minneapolis can resume work under its 2040 Comprehensive Plan following an appeals court ruling Monday. That’s the plan that gained national attention when it made Minneapolis the first U.S. city to end single-family-only zoning.
by Megan Burks

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Otter Tail County proposes restrictions on vacation home rentals

Otter Tail County proposes restrictions on vacation home rentals

Otter Tail County is considering a new ordinance designed to reduce noise and large gatherings at vacation home rentals. The proposed ordinance is in response to complaints from lake property owners.
by Dan Gunderson

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Audio postcard: Orchid season in the woods

Audio postcard: Orchid season in the woods

Rainfall and sunshine have been creating a perfect mix for wildflowers across the state to crop up. Wildflower Chasers Kelly Povo and Phyllis Root set out to find their first wildflowers of the season. They start in southeast Minnesota and send us this audio postcard.
by Lukas Levin

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Prepare for another summer of air quality alerts, but less than 2023

Prepare for another summer of air quality alerts, but less than 2023

Minnesotans can expect more air quality alerts than usual this summer, but probably won’t have to hide out from the wildfire haze as much as last year, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
by Cari Spencer

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A U of M scientist is using leaf glow to better track climate change

A U of M scientist is using leaf glow to better track climate change

Professor Rui Cheng is behind the research. She says leaf glow offers a more direct and accurate way to understand the effects of climate change on ecosystems in the Arctic and boreal regions, which are experiencing some of the fastest rates of temperature warming in the world.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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