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Copper-nickel mining divides Ely residents

Copper-nickel mining divides Ely residents

The polarizing divide over the future of mining around Ely will be on display this weekend, when an anti-mining group opens shop on the canoeing mecca's main drag. The new center will encourage tourists to take action against proposed copper-nickel mines in the region. Organizers see mining as a major environmental threat, but many in town believe it can be done safely and jumpstart the economy.
by Dan Kraker

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Zebra mussels found in Itasca county lakes

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed finding zebra mussels in two lakes in Itasca county.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Debate over the future of fossil fuels and pipelines

Debate over the future of fossil fuels and pipelines

From the Climate One series at the Commonwealth Club of California, four experts discuss the controversy over the Keystone XL pipeline and the Canadian tar sands. What do the pipelines mean for Canada and the United States? What is the climate impact of continued use of fossil fuels?

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Well water health risks prompt state action

Well water health risks prompt state action

A contaminant found in well water in three east metro communities could be a bigger health risk than previously thought, leading state officials to install more filters to protect residents' drinking water.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Green movement suffers from a lack of other colors

Green movement suffers from a lack of other colors

The broad-based coalitions that gather behind some political issues are absent when environmental causes come into play. Why is that?

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Sigurd Olson exhibit opens in Ely

Sigurd Olson exhibit opens in Ely

Fans of environmentalist Sigurd Olson may find out a bit more about the famed outdoors writer through an exhibit at the International Wolf Center this month.

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Groups opposed to Minn. wolf hunt lose in court

Groups opposed to Minn. wolf hunt lose in court

Groups challenging Minnesota rules for a wolf hunting and trapping season in the state were dealt another blow Wednesday in their effort to stop the practices.
by Tom Robertson

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As bees perish in large numbers, a search for causes and solutions

As bees perish in large numbers, a search for causes and solutions

Across the nation, large numbers of bees -- about one-third of colonies each year -- have been dying for the past six years. Scientists believe the cause is a combination of pesticides, disease and poor nutrition, and some are concerned the annual bee losses are unsustainable. As soon as this year, some warn, there might not be enough bees to pollinate some crops.
by Dan Gunderson

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DNR urges residents to leave aquatic plants

Minnesota residents with lakefront property are being reminded not to clear aquatic vegetation without a permit, because the plants help stabilize the shoreline.

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DNR steps up enforcement on invasive species

As boaters head for the lakes this weekend, the Department of Natural Resources will be watching for violations of aquatic invasive species laws.
by Dan Gunderson

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