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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Climate change expected to hit Minn. with rising temps, moving forests

Climate change expected to hit Minn. with rising temps, moving forests

This week on Climate Cast, we'll look at 2012 being the 10th hottest year on record globally and warming predictions based on current greenhouse gas emissions.

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Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Public to be briefed on SE Minn. emerald ash borer infestation

Residents in far southeastern Minnesota will have a chance to learn about the spread of emerald ash borer at a meeting tonight at the La Crescent City Hall.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Ash borer infestation forces removal of 400 trees

Ash borer infestation forces removal of 400 trees

Forestry crews are removing hundreds of ash trees from the Fort Snelling Golf Club this week because of emerald ash borer infestation.
by Matt Sepic

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Will Minn. Legislature tackle energy policy this session?

Will Minn. Legislature tackle energy policy this session?

House Speaker Paul Thissen said last week that he expected a "robust debate" on energy policy in the state Legislature this session. We'll start the conversation about what we can expect from lawmakers

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DNR extends elk hunt until Jan. 20

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is extending the hunting season for elk in northwestern Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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Popular Fix-It clinic keeps broken gadgets out of trash

Popular Fix-It clinic keeps broken gadgets out of trash

There were crowds and long lines on Saturday at a free Hennepin County Fix-It clinic, where people could bring in broken electronic appliances and have them repaired by volunteers.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Report says warming is changing US daily life

Report says warming is changing US daily life

Global warming is already changing America from sea to rising sea and is affecting how Americans live, a massive new federally commissioned report says.

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USDA: Farmers lost a fourth of their 2012 corn crop

USDA: Farmers lost a fourth of their 2012 corn crop

The federal government released its final crop report for 2012 on Friday, detailing heavy losses caused by the worst drought the U.S. has experienced since the 1950s.

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