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Cheers, jeers for DNR invasive species fight in Detroit Lakes

Cheers, jeers for DNR invasive species fight in Detroit Lakes

After a summer of watching invasive species spread to more lakes, Minnesota lake property owners worry the Department of Natural Resources and local governments are not doing enough to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species.
by Dan Gunderson

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New mileage standards would double fuel efficiency

New mileage standards would double fuel efficiency

The Obama administration has finalized regulations that will force automakers to nearly double the average gas mileage of all new cars and trucks they sell by 2025.

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Zebra mussels moving northward in Minn.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels have been found in Gilbert Pit, an old mine pit in St. Louis County.

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New mpg standards would double efficiency

New mpg standards would double efficiency

The average gas mileage of new cars and trucks will have to nearly double by 2025 under regulations that were finalized Tuesday by the Obama administration.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries, with some of the comments they inspired.

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