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New study links current events to climate change

New study links current events to climate change

The relentless, weather-gone-crazy type of heat that has blistered the United States and other parts of the world in recent years is so rare that it can't be anything but man-made global warming, says a new statistical analysis from a top government scientist.

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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 offered in reply.

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When otters attack

When otters attack

Another Minnesota woman was attacked by an otter while swimming last weekend. It was the second attack in a month. An animal expert said the attacks could be due to pressures on otter habitats caused by development.
by Jon Collins

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DNR kills nuisance bear in northern Minn.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says one of its officers shot and killed a bear wearing a research collar Thursday.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Minn. River tested for low oxygen levels

Scientists with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency are taking water samples from the Minnesota River Friday to see if there's enough oxygen in the river to support aquatic life.
by Laura Yuen

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Planned MN frac sand mine draws complaints

People filled a Shakopee hearing room Thursday night to voice their opinion on air quality near a planned frac sand mining operation.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Report: Drought intensifies in Plains states

Report: Drought intensifies in Plains states

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor survey shows an increase in extreme drought conditions in four Plains states but a slight decrease in the overall area of the lower 48 states experiencing some form of drought.

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These days, the call of the wild is likely to be digital

These days, the call of the wild is likely to be digital

When we take electronic gear with us on vacation, we lose something important.

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Aspen Ideas Festival: IQ2 debate on fracking

Aspen Ideas Festival: IQ2 debate on fracking

The Intelligence Squared debate series was staged at the Aspen Ideas Festival to debate the motion, "No Fracking Way: The Natural Gas Boom is Doing More Harm Than Good." Two experts on each side debated the pros and cons of natural gas development and the hydraulic fracturing technology used to extract natural gas.

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