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In Fargo and elsewhere, flood predicting is tough, despite reams of data

In Fargo and elsewhere, flood predicting is tough, despite reams of data

The apparent false alarm about Red River flooding this year irritated some residents who questioned why the city spent $2 million preparing for the flood that wasn't. And that irritated Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker, who has sparred with the weather service himself in the past.

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New technology propels 'old energy' boom

Technology created an energy revolution over the past decade -- just not the one we expected. in the race to conquer energy technology, Old Energy is winning.

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Time for farmers to get the message

Maybe it's time to think about doing things differently, farmers. You can't tell by Minnesota weather, but there's still a drought underway in the country, and that's bad news for many of the nation's farmers.

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NASA: Warming climate likely means more floods, droughts

The Earth's wettest regions are likely to get wetter while the most arid will get drier due to warming of the atmosphere caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, according to a new NASA analysis of more than a dozen climate models.

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Residents appeal decision on frac sand mine

Residents appeal decision on frac sand mine

Residents in Winona County have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to reverse a decision that would allow a proposed frac sand mine to move forward without an in-depth environmental review.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Mapped: More than 20 proposed frac sand facilities

Mapped: More than 20 proposed frac sand facilities

MPR News has created a map to illustrate the current level of frac sand mining in Minnesota, based on data from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and several counties in the affected areas. It's the most comprehensive map to date showing frac sand mining activity in Minnesota.

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Frac sand mining: Cyclists concerned

Several silica sand mines close to the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin are near areas where cyclists like to ride and stay in bed-and-breakfasts. Some of the proposed mines in southeastern Minnesota are also located in scenic areas where cycling is popular.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Red River close to cresting in Fargo-Moorhead area

Red River close to cresting in Fargo-Moorhead area

The Red River appeared close to reaching its peak in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., Tuesday after the National Weather Service dropped its crest forecast for the third straight day.

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