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From working with gangs to quiet life on river

From working with gangs to quiet life on river

From where Perry Juenemann sat in a covered wooden overlook above Reads Landing, the view was stunning. It's the reason he came there eight years ago, and why he wants to do something special with that land.

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DNR expects bountiful pheasant hunting season

Minnesota pheasant hunters are expected to have a much better season this year than last, but the long term outlook is not so bright. The hunting season starts today.
by Mark Steil

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Court rejects bid to block Minn. wolf hunt

Court rejects bid to block Minn. wolf hunt

In an order Wednesday, a three-judge panel said two groups that sued to stop the hunt failed to show that letting the season proceed would cause irreparable harm.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Oberstar marks Clean Water Act anniversary

Oberstar marks Clean Water Act anniversary

To mark this year's 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the MPCA has posted an interview on its website with the former Minnesota congressman's recollections about the act's passage, along with more information on the impact on Minnesota waters.

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Asian carp DNA found in Chicago River channel

Asian carp DNA found in Chicago River channel

Another search for Asian carp will take place in Chicago-area waters next week following more discoveries of their genetic material close to Lake Michigan, officials said Tuesday.

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Audit finds a few problems with Historical Society Legacy grants

Some Legacy Amendment grants administered by the Minnesota Historical Society did not follow all policies and procedures, according to an audit released Thursday.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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MPR News Primer: Invasive species

MPR News Primer: Invasive species

Minnesota is struggling with a growing mess of pests and plants that shouldn't be here. The state is pressing the fight against invasive species. But is it possible to stop their spread?
by Dan Gunderson and Paul Tosto

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Wolf hunt lottery results out soon

Hunters and trappers who applied to participate in Minnesota's first regulated wolf season will be notified by mail in the next couple of days whether they won the lottery.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Minn. joins Iowa invasive carp fight

Minn. joins Iowa invasive carp fight

The Des Moines Register says the Minnesota Natural Resources Department is providing $261,000 to help Iowa set up an electrical barrier atop Lower Gar Lake dam.

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