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Two parts of BWCA reopened after fire

The U.S. Forest Service has re-opened two parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that had been closed because of wildfires.
by Matt Sepic

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Judge refuses to dismiss Wis. wolf hunt challenge

Judge refuses to dismiss Wis. wolf hunt challenge

A judge refused Friday to throw out a lawsuit challenging the use of dogs in this winter's wolf hunt, marking another victory for a group of humane societies working to reduce the chances of deadly dog-wolf encounters in the woods.

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St. Cloud gets $3.3M for 'clean fuel' buses

St. Cloud gets $3.3M for 'clean fuel' buses

The U.S. Department of Transportation says St. Cloud Metro Bus will receive $3.3 million to help the system switch over to buses fueled by compressed natural gas.
by Conrad Wilson

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DNR urges farmers to take fire precautions

The Department of Natural Resources points out that fires sparked by equipment in dry fields can spread rapidly and cause costly losses in crops and machinery.

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Thousands of new urban trees threatened by drought

Thousands of new urban trees threatened by drought

Cities around the state routinely cut down and replace old and diseased trees, and spend a lot of time making sure the new trees have plenty of water in order to thrive. But this year's drought has made it hard to keep up.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Wisconsin Chippewa plan to harvest single elk

Wisconsin Chippewa plan to harvest single elk

Wisconsin's Chippewa have suddenly announced plans to kill a single elk in the Clam Lake area over the next few days, marking the first time anyone has hunted an elk in the state in decades and sparking a nasty fight over the extent of the tribes' treaty rights.

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Obama rep pledges further Great Lakes restoration

Obama rep pledges further Great Lakes restoration

President Barack Obama, if re-elected, would continue a program that has pumped more than $1 billion into Great Lakes protection during his first term, although it's uncertain how much money will be available in the future, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

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More BWCA closures after new fires ignite

U.S. Forest officials have closed some areas of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area because more small wildfires have ignited.
by Dan Kraker

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Romney rep to pass on Great Lakes panel

Republican Mitt Romney's presidential campaign is not sending a representative to a forum on Great Lakes issues.
by John Flesher, Associated Press

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U.S. House passes bill to swap land inside BWCA

U.S. House passes bill to swap land inside BWCA

For years, state and local officials have discussed selling or swapping land set aside in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to generate money for public schools. On Wednesday, the U.S. House passed a bill that would make a swap official.
by Brett Neely

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