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21 more people charged over fish poaching in Minn.

21 more people charged over fish poaching in Minn.

More than 40 people now face charges in Minnesota's worst fish black marketing case in the last 20 years, state and tribal officials said Monday.
by Tom Robertson

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NW Minn. power line meetings scheduled

Minnesota Power is holding public meetings over the next two weeks in northern Minnesota to talk about a proposed 500 kilovolt Great Northern Transmission Line that would run from the northwest corner of the state, to Hermantown.
by Dan Gunderson

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Drought eases in farm belt but not over yet

Drought eases in farm belt but not over yet

With the farm belt's soil recharged by melted snow and spring rains, farmers are anxious to start working the fields and planting seed for the 2013 crop season.

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Minnesota bears emerging from hibernation

Minnesota bears emerging from hibernation

Minnesota's bears are emerging from hibernation, but wildlife managers say there's no need for alarm - just preparation.

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3 tips for dealing with coyotes in St. Paul

The city of St. Paul outlined some practical tips for residents if they spot a coyote. Coyotes sightings have recently increased and spring is the season when they are “most aggressive,” the city warned in a press release issued Friday. Here are the basic rules the city suggests for dealing with coyotes: 1. Don’t provide…
by Jennifer Ehrlich

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Report: Global warming didn't cause big US drought

Report: Global warming didn't cause big US drought

Last year's huge drought was a freak of nature that wasn't caused by man-made global warming, a new federal science study finds.

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Minntac mine expansion won't require impact statement

An environmental impact statement will not be required for a proposed extension of the Mountain Iron Minntac mine, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has decided.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Adelie penguins benefitting from climate change, U of M research says

Adelie penguins benefitting from climate change, U of M research says

As in most things, even in climate change, there are winners and losers. Emperor penguins in Antarctica are feeling the negative affects of warmer climates, according to research, there some evidence from the University of Minnesota that another penguin species is actually doing better.
by Steven John

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St. Paul City Council adopts 50-year plan for Mississippi River development

St. Paul City Council adopts 50-year plan for Mississippi River development

The St. Paul City Council approved the Great River Passage Master Plan on Wednesday. The 300-page document details how the Mississippi River should be developed over the next 50 years.

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