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June 19, 2013 7:47 PM

2nd rabid skunk found in St. Cloud

St. Cloud health officials confirm a second skunk with rabies has been found in the city.

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June 19, 2013 3:00 PM

Selectively targeting aerosol pollutants could reduce climate change

A study released last week concludes that if every country were to do what California has done in the last couple of decades to clean up diesel emissions, it would slow down global warming by 15 percent.

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June 19, 2013 2:43 PM

BURN: An Energy Journal--The Switch

Alex Chadwick hosts a special report about the nation's electric distribution grid -- how it works, its history, and innovations to meet the challenge of linking new sources of energy like wind and solar to the electric grid.

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June 19, 2013 11:50 AM

2012 floods devastated NE Minnesota's environment; sustainable solutions planned

The widespread flooding that hit northeastern Minnesota one year ago wiped away roads and bridges and damaged schools, businesses and homes. But the deluge also significantly damaged the environment, and Duluth is working with the Minnesota DNR to repair the damage in environmentally-sustainable ways.

by Conrad Wilson

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June 19, 2013 11:50 AM

Flood-ravaged Duluth, northeast Minnesota, still recovering a year later

A year ago today, 24 hours of torrential rain unleashed epic floods that tore apart homes, schools, streets, parks and communities across Duluth and northeast Minnesota. In the first of a series if reports, we assess the overall damage, and the repair work that's still taking place.

by Dan Kraker

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June 19, 2013 7:39 AM

Wis. DNR wants to increase wolf hunt limits

Hunters and trappers would be allowed to kill dozens more wolves during Wisconsin's second wolf hunt this fall, under new quotas released Tuesday by state wildlife officials.

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June 17, 2013 3:00 PM

Fighting global climate change at the local level

Minneapolis leaders are working on a sustainable energy plan for the city.

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June 17, 2013 4:00 AM

Falcons mount a comeback, with some help

Peregrine falcons made a dramatic recovery after DDT was banned in 1973. A captive breeding and release program helped increase their numbers, and they were removed from the endangered species list in 1999. There are now between 2,000 and 3,000 nesting pairs in North America.

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June 16, 2013 10:31 AM

Health Dept.: Expect more ticks, mosquitoes

State officials say that recent warm, wet weather will likely lead to more ticks and mosquitoes this summer. Experts are particularly worried now about ticks that can transmit several diseases.

by Rupa Shenoy