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Few if any Asian carp in St. Croix, Mississippi rivers

Few if any Asian carp in St. Croix, Mississippi rivers

Researchers say they have found little evidence of bighead and silver carp in the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Report: Asian carp probably have reached Great Lakes

Report: Asian carp probably have reached Great Lakes

A new report says at least some Asian carp probably have found their way into the Great Lakes, but there's still time to stop the dreaded invaders from becoming established and unraveling food chains that support a $7 billion fishing industry and sensitive ecosystems.

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Climate change means a big financial hit for some industries

Climate change means a big financial hit for some industries

On Thursday's Climate Cast, Kerri Miller and MPR News' Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner spoke about the economic impact of climate change.

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AT&T completes cell tower near BWCA

AT&T completes cell tower near BWCA

AT&T has completed construction of a controversial new, 450-foot tall communications tower near the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area.
by Dan Kraker

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Minn. wolf hunt lawsuit gets hearing in appeals court

Minn. wolf hunt lawsuit gets hearing in appeals court

A three-judge appeals court heard oral arguments Wednesday on a lawsuit over the DNR's planning for last year's wolf hunt. Two groups environmental groups argue the agency did not follow procedures required in law as it organized the first-ever regulated wolf hunt.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Court hearing today for Minn. wolf hunt

Court hearing today for Minn. wolf hunt

The argument over whether the state Department of Natural Resources rushed too fast into a wolf hunting and trapping season gets a court hearing Wednesday.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Forum to examine metro water supply woes

A series of public meetings on the water supply for the northeast Twin Cities area will begin on Thursday.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Sand from fracking could pose lung disease risk to workers

Sand is a critical part of the hydraulic fracturing method of oil and gas extraction. But sand is basically silica -- and breathing in silica is one of the oldest known workplace dangers. Inside the lungs, exposure to the tiny particles has been shown to sometimes lead to serious diseases like silicosis and cancer.

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DNR seeks volunteers for frog survey

The Department of Natural Resources is looking for a few good frog counters. The agency is recruiting people to help survey the state's frog and toad populations.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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