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April 10, 2013 8:38 AM

U of M arctic expedition aims to document climate change stories

Four educators from Minnesota leave today for a two-and-a-half week arctic expedition in Canada, where they plan to ski and fend off polar bears in between stops in several communities to help schoolchildren document stories about how climate change has affected people's lives.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 9, 2013 10:52 AM

Frac sand mining: What are the alternatives?

As companies in Wisconsin and Minnesota move ahead with plans to mine frac sand, those drilling for oil and natural gas in other states are asking whether alternatives might someday be cheaper than shipping the sand hundreds of miles.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 9, 2013 7:52 AM

DNR: Brush or yard waste to burn? Do it soon

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to complete their open burning now because restrictions will take effect soon after the snow melts.

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April 8, 2013 2:32 PM

EPA hits Minn. ethanol firm with $137K fine

A Twin Cities ethanol company will pay $136,500 in EPA penalties for deficiencies in its plans for handling of hazardous chemicals related to ethanol production.

by Mark Steil

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April 6, 2013 9:07 AM

Flood science useful in predicting pollution runoff

The National Weather Service is using flood prediction models to help prevent pollution year-round.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 5, 2013 11:17 AM

Fargo inspecting firewood for Dutch elm

The Fargo Forestry Department says it will begin inspecting firewood at homes around the city next week in an effort to manage the spread of Dutch elm disease.

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April 4, 2013 10:48 AM

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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April 4, 2013 9:04 AM

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.