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Efforts intensify to stop spread of invasive species

Efforts intensify to stop spread of invasive species

Minnesota natural resources officials fight invasive species with laws, higher fines and more inspections. But that may not be enough.
by Jessica Mador

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Study: BPA can disrupt fish mating

A new study found the chemical Bisphenol A can disrupt the mating behavior of fish.
by Madeleine Baran

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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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Stingrays may replace dolphins at Minnesota Zoo

Stingrays may replace dolphins at Minnesota Zoo

The zoo is still figuring out how far $4 million in state bonding money will go toward renovating its popular Discovery Bay aquarium.
by Laura Yuen

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Heat blamed for southern MN fish kills

The recent heat wave is blamed for killing thousands of fish in several southern Minnesota lakes.

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Western states seek help fighting mussel scourge

Western states seek help fighting mussel scourge

Regional energy planners for four Western states are asking Congress for help building a stronger line of defense against invasive mussels that are clogging Colorado River reservoirs.

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Heat blamed for fish kills

The recent heat wave is blamed for killing thousands of fish in several southern Minnesota lakes.

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Global warming tied to risk of weather extremes

Global warming tied to risk of weather extremes

Last year brought a record heat wave to Texas, massive floods in Bangkok and an unusually warm November in England. How much has global warming boosted the chances of events like that?

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