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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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State, federal forest managers deal with aftermath of blowdown

State, federal forest managers deal with aftermath of blowdown

Along the south shore of Cass Lake, clean-up efforts continue from the storms that ripped across northern Minnesota, with state, federal and county forest managers trying to determine how best to clean up the trees scattered across miles and miles of public lands.
by Tom Robertson

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Lawn dying in drought? Paint it green

When this summer's drought turned her prized lawn brown, Terri LoPrimo fought back, but not with sprinklers: She had it painted green, making her suddenly lush-appearing yard the envy of her neighborhood.

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Want to know whether the climate has warmed? Ask the trees

Want to know whether the climate has warmed? Ask the trees

The new mix of tree species offers us a blueprint for future forests to follow.

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Dunn Co. extends sand mining moratorium

The county board voted to continue the six-month moratorium at its Wednesday night meeting in Menomonie.

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USDA forecasts higher food prices after record drought

USDA forecasts higher food prices after record drought

The record drought gripping half the country will help push food prices up by 3 percent to 4 percent next year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday.

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23 Wis. counties named disaster areas

Federal officials have declared 23 counties in southern Wisconsin as natural disaster areas, making farms in those areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans.

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Webcams make Alaska bears accessible

Webcams make Alaska bears accessible

A new video initiative is bringing the famed brown bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park directly to your computer or smartphone.

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Hear Romney and Obama speeches to VFW

Hear Romney and Obama speeches to VFW

President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, former Gov. Mitt Romney, gave foreign policy speeches this week to the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Reno, Nev. Hear both speeches in their entirety on MPR News Presents.

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Professor calls for flood mitigation in Duluth

Professor calls for flood mitigation in Duluth

In the aftermath of the Duluth flood disaster, officials are rebuilding ruined streets and other infrastructure, but a University of Minnesota Duluth professor sees an opportunity for his community to rebuild more than roads.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Experts: Some fracking critics use bad science

Experts: Some fracking critics use bad science

In the debate over natural gas drilling, the companies are often the ones accused of twisting the facts. But scientists say opponents sometimes mislead the public, too.

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