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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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Rehabilitating Twin Cities' wildlife

Rehabilitating Twin Cities' wildlife

Wondering what to do when you find an injured or orphaned critter in your yard? Phil Jenni, executive director of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota, will join us to take your questions about handling injured animals.

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DNR: Bears roaming Rochester area

The most recent call was Sunday morning, when a man spotted a bear near Spring Valley.

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3 river locks reopen to recreational traffic in Mpls.

Three Mississippi river locks in Minneapolis have reopened to recreational boat traffic. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had closed the locks and dams to small boats because of high water two weeks ago.
by Nancy Lebens

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DNR checking boaters for compliance on invasive species

DNR checking boaters for compliance on invasive species

Fines for transporting invasive species in Minnesota doubled on July 1, and DNR officers are checking boats for violations over the holiday period.
by Mark Steil

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