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April 4, 2012 11:34 AM

St. Croix bridge meeting attracts attention from potential bidders

So many people showed up at MnDOT's pre-proposal meeting on the St. Croix River Crossing project Tuesday in Oakdale that officials had to add another sign-in sheet.

by Jessica Mador

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April 4, 2012 8:32 AM

Third eaglet hatched live on webcam in Decorah, Iowa

In a nest broadcast live on the internet via webcam from Decorah, Iowa, the last of three eaglets hatched over the weekend.

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April 3, 2012 6:44 AM

EPA moves closer to approval of 15 pct. ethanol gas

The federal government announced Monday it has taken a step toward wide distribution of gasoline mixed with 15 percent ethanol by allowing manufacturers to register as suppliers.

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April 2, 2012 5:11 PM

Chronic wasting disease found in northwest Wisconsin deer

Chronic wasting disease, long contained to the southern half of Wisconsin, has leapt into the northwestern part of the state, state wildlife officials announced Monday. Test results confirm that a doe found near Shell Lake, Wis., last November was infected with CWD.

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April 2, 2012 3:00 PM

Noise pollution takes a toll on health

We all know that unwanted noise can annoy us, but recent studies have found that noise can lead to a host of health problems such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease - it can even change the way we speak.

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April 2, 2012 4:00 AM

Study shows deer population reducing valuable North Shore trees

The white-tailed deer is one of Minnesota's most iconic and abundant wild creatures. But the deer are taking a toll on our forests. A new study released today documents the drastic impacts deer are having on the forest along the North Shore.

by Dan Kraker

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March 31, 2012 5:00 AM

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries, with a selection of comments in response.

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March 30, 2012 4:22 PM

Fargo-area flood diversion project approved

North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad says the White House has approved the plan for a Red River diversion project around Fargo and Moorhead, Minn.

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March 30, 2012 7:32 AM

Feds, 5 states to push for Great Lakes wind farms

Supporters describe the lakes' winds as a vast, untapped source of clean energy and economic growth. Critics say they would ruin spectacular vistas, lower shoreline property values and harm birds and fish.