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Group asks MN high court to hear BWCA tower case

Group asks MN high court to hear BWCA tower case

A group wants the Minnesota Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court ruling that lets AT&T proceed with a 450-foot cellphone tower near Ely and close to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Jon Collins

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Wolf hunting plans made final

Wolf hunting plans made final

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized plans for the state's first-ever wolf hunting season this fall and winter.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Has the Gulf recovered from the BP oil spill?

Has the Gulf recovered from the BP oil spill?

Two years ago this Sunday, the BP wellhead that ruptured in the Gulf of Mexico was capped. The disaster killed 11 people and spilled nearly five million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. How has the Gulf recovered and what have we learned?

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Wis. town barred from beefing up farm water rules

The Wisconsin Supreme Court dealt a blow to environmentalists concerned about water pollution from huge livestock farms when it said communities could not set stricter standards than the state.

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The future of zoos

The future of zoos

The recent flooding at the Duluth zoo and numerous dolphin deaths at the Minnesota Zoo made us think about the issues surrounding animals in captivity. Is it ethical? And what is the purpose of zoos today?

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Study investigating fracking's effects on drinking water

Study investigating fracking's effects on drinking water

A new study being done by the Department of Energy may provide some of the first solid answers to a controversial question: Can gas drilling fluids migrate and pose a threat to drinking water?

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