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Zebra mussels found in mining pit

Zebra mussels have been found in a mine pit near Gilbert, in northeastern Minnesota.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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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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Is cooling the house heating up the planet?

Is cooling the house heating up the planet?

How much does the energy we use for air conditioning contribute to global warming?
by Stephanie Hemphill

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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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Minn. gets drier, but not as bad as rest of Midwest

Minn. gets drier, but not as bad as rest of Midwest

Drought conditions have spread to more of Minnesota over the past week as little rain fell on the state.
by Mark Steil

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Coast Guard partially reopens Mississippi River

Coast Guard partially reopens Mississippi River

Authorities reopened the Mississippi River to some boat traffic Wednesday, hours after freeing a barge that ran aground in dangerously low waters caused by an extensive drought.

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Corps: Low Miss. River levels to persist into fall

Corps: Low Miss. River levels to persist into fall

Low water levels that are restricting shipping traffic, forcing harbor closures and causing barges to run aground on the economically vital Mississippi River are expected to continue into October.

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Fighting lake and stream invaders grows more complex

Fighting lake and stream invaders grows more complex

The discovery of a new invasive species in the Mississippi River highlights the potential for backyard pond plants to spread.
by Dan Gunderson

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