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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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American Crystal pays $25K pollution fine

American Crystal Sugar Company has paid a fine of nearly $25,000 and taken action to correct air pollution violations.
by Dan Gunderson

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How will Obama address climate change in his second term?

How will Obama address climate change in his second term?

President Obama signaled a renewed focus on climate change in his second inaugural address. But with Congress as gridlocked as ever, what can he do?

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MN cities get little from water settlement

Ten Minnesota cities are getting payments as part of a class action lawsuit against the makers of the herbicide Atrazine.
by Dan Gunderson

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Update on Minnesota Zoo biologist's work to save rhinos in Namibia

Update on Minnesota Zoo biologist's work to save rhinos in Namibia

Minnesota Zoo conservation biologist Jeff Muntifering checks in with The Daily Circuit about his work with rhinos in Namibia.
by Tom Weber

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DNR downgrades permit for bear researcher Lynn Rogers

DNR downgrades permit for bear researcher Lynn Rogers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has cut the number of bears that controversial researcher Lynn Rogers can collar near his research station outside of Ely.
by Dan Kraker

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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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Climate change is the focus of hearings at Minn. Legislature

Climate change is the focus of hearings at Minn. Legislature

Climate change is the focus of a series of joint hearings this month at the Minnesota Legislature. The first hearing today features a discussion about the impact on groundwater.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Triclosan pollutes Minnesota lakes, U of M study finds

Triclosan pollutes Minnesota lakes, U of M study finds

Increasing amounts of triclosan, a common antibacterial agent used in soaps and other products, has been detected in Minnesota lakes, according to the results of a new University of Minnesota study.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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