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Problems continue to plague Xcel's Sherco generator

Problems continue to plague Xcel's Sherco generator

Repairs following an accident in late 2011 at Xcel's Sherco power plant are proving more difficult to fix than company officials originally thought.
by Conrad Wilson

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Minn. Senate panel approves 5-year wolf hunt moratorium

Minn. Senate panel approves 5-year wolf hunt moratorium

A Minnesota Senate committee approved a bill Thursday that would put a five-year moratorium on wolf hunting in Minnesota.
by Tom Scheck

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A warming period millions of years ago offers possible clues to our future

A warming period millions of years ago offers possible clues to our future

Paul Huttner and Kerri Miller discuss research into a prehistoric warming period that could hold clues to what awaits us.

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St. Charles rejects major frac sand facility

The St. Charles City Council on Tuesday rejected a land annexation request that could have made way for a major frac sand processing facility within city limits.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Lawmakers consider banning triclosan, other chemicals

Lawmakers consider banning triclosan, other chemicals

A state Senate panel on Tuesday will consider making Minnesota the first state to ban triclosan, a common ingredient in antibacterial soap.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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America's new love: Water

America's new love: Water

It wasn't too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country's heart: Plain old H2O.

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Tracking nano technology's environmental risks a tough task

Tracking nano technology's environmental risks a tough task

Concerned about a potential environmental hazard, government regulators and researchers are studying the presence of nanoparticles in consumer products.
by Dan Gunderson

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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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