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Twin Cities river locks closing

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it's closing its three Twin Cities locks to all traffic including commercial navigation on Thursday morning due to high flows on the Mississippi River.

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Obama sets executive agenda on climate change

Obama sets executive agenda on climate change

In an extended edition of Climate Cast, we'll look at President Barack Obama's plan to combat climate change and how it will affect Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner and Margaret Levin

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Minnesota utilities on track to exceed goals of Obama's climate plan

Minnesota utilities on track to exceed goals of Obama's climate plan

Minnesota utilities have already taken some steps that will go beyond the plan outlined by President Barack Obama on Tuesday. Recent moves, such as the state setting a new requirement specifically for more solar energy, position the state well to lead in a national effort.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Nitrogen pollution in rivers deep, wide new Minn. report shows

Nitrogen pollution in rivers deep, wide new Minn. report shows

Minnesota's problem with nitrogen pollution is so big that current best practices are inadequate to deal with it. That's the message in a major report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Hear President Obama's climate change speech

Hear President Obama's climate change speech

Hear President Barack Obama's entire speech at Georgetown University June 25, 2013, outlining his plan to combat climate change and prepare the nation for the challenges cause by global warming. He called for new energy efficiency standards, reduced carbon pollution from new and existing power plants, and stepped-up renewable energy production. He also mentioned he will consider the climate impact of the proposed Keystone pipeline, and will seek climate agreements with other nations.

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Obama declares climate change debate over: 'We need to act'

Obama declares climate change debate over: 'We need to act'

In a major speech at Georgetown University, Obama warned Americans of the deep and disastrous effects of climate change, urged them to take action before it's too late, and announced plans "to put an end to the limitless dumping of carbon pollution."

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Walleye population decline in Lake Mille Lacs concerns DNR researchers

Walleye population decline in Lake Mille Lacs concerns DNR researchers

The walleye population in Lake Mille Lacs is the lowest in decades, and state Department of Natural Resources researchers are searching the lake for clues that could explain their falling numbers.
by Conrad Wilson

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Q&A: Why was tree damage so extensive?

Q&A: Why was tree damage so extensive?

One of the more visible casualties of the severe winds and torrential rains was the metro area's urban forest. Thousands of trees of all shapes and sizes fell onto houses, streets and boulevards.
by Steven John

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St. Louis River muskies appear to weather flood

St. Louis River muskies appear to weather flood

After a tough summer last year, muskie anglers on the St. Louis River aren't sure how fishing will be this summer. Last year was anything but a normal year on the river, after June floods raised river levels, collapsed clay banks and sent big trees downstream.

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