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Photos: A look at north country trappers

Photos: A look at north country trappers

In north-central Minnesota over the weekend, 16-year-old Koltin Wagner was among nearly 800 Minnesota trappers who are the first to legally trap wolves since the early 1970s. Wagner learned a few tricks from his neighbor, 66-year-old Joe Edminster.

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Trappers take turn in 2nd part of wolf season

Trappers take turn in 2nd part of wolf season

Minnesota hunters and trappers killed 17 wolves over the weekend, which marked the start of the second half of the state's first managed wolf season.
by Tom Robertson

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Minn. forums on environment begin Tuesday

A series of Citizens Forums kicks off this week to give Minnesotans a chance to weigh in on their priorities and visions for the environment.

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MPCA panel to consider research on sulfate

The Citizens Board of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will get an update Tuesday on research under way to determine if the state should change its standard for sulfate in wild rice waters.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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4th year for holiday lights recycling effort

As Minnesotans put out their holiday lights, recycling bins are waiting for the strands that don't work or are being replaced by energy efficient LEDs.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Deer hunting stands go upscale

Deer hunting stands go upscale

Deer stands have long been a tradition for hunters in the region. But some don't have to rely on makeshift tree stands. Instead, they'll hunt from the comfort of deer hunting shacks, some of which include glass windows and heaters.
by Elizabeth Baier

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SW Minn. effort to measure climate change effects on crops

SW Minn. effort to measure climate change effects on crops

A southwestern Minnesota acreage is part of a USDA sustainable corn project that is trying to make predictions about climate change and corn production.

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47-pound bighead carp caught in Lake Pepin

Commercial fishermen caught a 47-pound bighead carp in the Mississippi River near Frontenac.
by Matt Sepic

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Wildcat Sanctuary gets rare Asian leopard

A rare clouded leopard will live out its life at an animal rescue center in eastern Minnesota after a financially struggling zoo decided to retire the animal.
by Mark Steil

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Work group issues advice on parks Legacy funding

Work group issues advice on parks Legacy funding

A work group charged with studying how Legacy Amendment parks funding should be distributed presented its recommendations to Minnesota state officials Wednesday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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