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Wis. Gov. Walker signs controversial mining bill

Wis. Gov. Walker signs controversial mining bill

After months of bitter debate, Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that relaxes Wisconsin's mining regulations.

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Loon deaths may have been caused by invasive species, scientists say

Loon deaths may have been caused by invasive species, scientists say

At least 900 loons died last fall during their southern migration over Lake Michigan. Scientists believe invasive species could be the culprit.

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Invasive species may be key to understanding death of hundreds of loons

Invasive species may be key to understanding death of hundreds of loons

Loons will soon begin their migration back to the north woods. The birds are a cultural and natural icon, not only in Minnesota but across the Great Lakes states. But last fall, nearly 900 loons died while migrating south across Lake Michigan. Scientists are not sure what killed the loons, but they suspect that invasive species may be to blame.
by Dan Kraker

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Nuclear chief: US plants safer after Japan crisis

Nuclear chief: US plants safer after Japan crisis

Two years after the nuclear crisis in Japan, the top U.S. regulator says American nuclear power plants are safer than ever, though not trouble-free. A watchdog group calls that assessment overly rosy.

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Air pollution advisory issued for southern Minn.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is watching a stagnant weather pattern over southern Minnesota that is increasing air pollution.
by Mark Steil

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$580M spent on largest US 2012 wildfires

$580M spent on largest US 2012 wildfires

Federal statistics show that efforts to douse the largest of the nation's wildfires last year cost more than $580 million, and some fires burned for more than three months.

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Interactive: Fracking, a new technology for tapping oil and gas

A wide swath of the Northeast could become one of the world's most productive gas drilling regions in the world as companies use hydraulic fracturing to free previously unreachable resources.

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CapX2020: Landowners want tweaks to 'buy the farm' law

CapX2020: Landowners want tweaks to 'buy the farm' law

A group of farmers and other landowners hope state lawmakers will address some of their concerns over a major project to upgrade electricity transmission lines throughout Minnesota.
by Tom Weber

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Congress members seek continued wolf protections

Congress members seek continued wolf protections

Dozens of U.S. House members urged federal regulators Tuesday to retain legal protections for gray wolves across most of the lower 48 states, saying the resilient predator could continue expanding its range if humans don't get in the way.

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