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Dead birch trees tell story of drastic change on North Shore

Dead birch trees tell story of drastic change on North Shore

Anyone who has driven along the North Shore of Lake Superior recently has likely noticed huge stands of dead birch trees. In recent years, several factors, including hungry deer, drought, development and thin, rocky soil, have drastically changed the forest in one of Minnesota's most popular and scenic areas.
by Dan Kraker

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Mpls. to consider sterilizing stray cats

Minneapolis is considering a new way of dealing with stray cats. City Council Member Cam Gordon will introduce an ordinance allowing the cats to be sterilized rather than euthanized.
by Curtis Gilbert

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What will Minnesota winters of the future look like?

What will Minnesota winters of the future look like?

This week's arctic cold reminds us that climate change does not mean the end of traditional winter weather in Minnesota. But winters are getting warmer.

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Impact of DuPont's herbicide Imprelis showing in Minn.

Impact of DuPont's herbicide Imprelis showing in Minn.

The herbicide Imprelis was pulled from the market in October 2011, but its impact only recently is becoming clear. Imprelis is now blamed for the deaths of thousands of trees in Minnesota and many more nationwide.

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