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Will state officials allow copper-nickel mines in NE Minn?

Will state officials allow copper-nickel mines in NE Minn?

State officials are still months away from a decision on allowing permits for proposed copper mines in northern Minnesota, but the public relations battle is already heating up. We'll speak with an Iron Range blogger Aaron Brown joins The Daily Circuit Thursday to talk about the issue.

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How will we feed world's growing population?

How will we feed world's growing population?

The world's population is projected to reach more than 9 billion by 2050, which means global agriculture has to double production by mid-century. Can we produce enough food without damaging resources?

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Wis. foundation streams crane chick video

The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo is giving the world a chance to watch newly hatched whooping cranes grow.

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Tours resume at Soudan mine after fire

The tours were suspended last season after a March 2011 fire in the mine shaft damaged wood timbers.

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Bill Ritter on states leading the way to clean energy

Bill Ritter on states leading the way to clean energy

Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is in town this week to talk about energy policy with Gov. Mark Dayton's administration. While there has been little consensus on energy policy at the federal level, Ritter believes states can lead the way to clean, renewable sources of energy.

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Minn. DNR releases wolf hunting, trapping plans

Minn. DNR releases wolf hunting, trapping plans

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is releasing details about its plans for the state's first regulated wolf hunting and trapping season in decades.
by Matt Sepic

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Ely mayor reflects on wildfire reponse

Ely mayor reflects on wildfire reponse

As Highway 1 near Ely reopens, Mayor Roger Skraba tells Morning Edition the city's emergency plan went "good to pretty good."

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