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Advocacy group names South Kawishiwi sixth-most endangered river in U.S.

Advocacy group names South Kawishiwi sixth-most endangered river in U.S.

The South Kawishiwi River, which flows through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota, is sixth on American Rivers' list of America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2013.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Flint Hills, environmental groups settle on plans for refinery upgrade

Flint Hills, environmental groups settle on plans for refinery upgrade

Flint Hills Resources has agreed to incorporate energy efficiency and emissions restrictions into a $400 million plan to upgrade its refinery in Rosemount as part of a settlement with two environmental groups.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Pollution agency probing major manure spill

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is investigating what caused a major manure spill at a Fillmore County dairy farm, officials said Tuesday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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What happened to the poached walleye?

What happened to the poached walleye?

So far authorities have not found any evidence that tens of thousands of poached fish have ended up on dinner plates at Minnesota restaurants.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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21 more people charged over fish poaching in Minn.

21 more people charged over fish poaching in Minn.

More than 40 people now face charges in Minnesota's worst fish black marketing case in the last 20 years, state and tribal officials said Monday.
by Tom Robertson

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NW Minn. power line meetings scheduled

Minnesota Power is holding public meetings over the next two weeks in northern Minnesota to talk about a proposed 500 kilovolt Great Northern Transmission Line that would run from the northwest corner of the state, to Hermantown.
by Dan Gunderson

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Drought eases in farm belt but not over yet

Drought eases in farm belt but not over yet

With the farm belt's soil recharged by melted snow and spring rains, farmers are anxious to start working the fields and planting seed for the 2013 crop season.

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Minnesota bears emerging from hibernation

Minnesota bears emerging from hibernation

Minnesota's bears are emerging from hibernation, but wildlife managers say there's no need for alarm - just preparation.

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3 tips for dealing with coyotes in St. Paul

The city of St. Paul outlined some practical tips for residents if they spot a coyote. Coyotes sightings have recently increased and spring is the season when they are “most aggressive,” the city warned in a press release issued Friday. Here are the basic rules the city suggests for dealing with coyotes: 1. Don’t provide…
by Jennifer Ehrlich

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