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Runoff certification planned for farmers

Minnesota farmers may be protected from state chemical runoff regulations if they take part in a joint federal-state pilot program certification program that could be in place by the winter.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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New tactics in battle against invasive species in Minn.

New tactics in battle against invasive species in Minn.

Citizens and local governments are joining the effort to slow the spread of the unwanted plants and animals.
by Dan Gunderson

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Pheromones employed in gypsy moth battle

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is taking measures against the spread of gypsy moths.

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Indian state's grip on rare lions may be too tight

Indian state's grip on rare lions may be too tight

The uncertain fate of the Asiatic lions -- once dominant in forests from Morocco and Greece across the Middle East to eastern India -- rests in the hands of bureaucrats.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments they generated.

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Piping plovers avoid nesting in Duluth

Piping plovers have been spotted around Duluth this year, but they're apparently not ready to make the area a permanent home.

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Recovery centers open in NE Minnesota

Recovery centers open in NE Minnesota

The centers are being run by the Homeland Security and Emergency Management division of the state's Department of Public Safety.
by Tim Nelson

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Mercury hurts kids, and it comes from mining

Our leaders should be asking hard questions before opening more land to mining.
by C.A. Arneson

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5 states to continue suit demanding Asian carp fix

5 states to continue suit demanding Asian carp fix

Five states are continuing a lawsuit against the federal government demanding action to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, despite recent congressional action.

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Broken pipe spews sewage into river

A broken sewer pipe spewed up to 700,000 gallons of sewage that had to be diverted into the Mississippi River near Sauk Rapids.
by Conrad Wilson

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