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NWF wants more study of Great Lakes-area mining

NWF wants more study of Great Lakes-area mining

A national environmental group is asking for a federal study on the cumulative impacts of sulfide mining in the Great Lakes region.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Cravaack wants climate science teaching funds cut

Cravaack wants climate science teaching funds cut

Some federal funding for education on global warming would be cut under an amendment sponsored by Minnesota U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack.
by Brett Neely

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Waconia set for Governor's Fishing Opener

Gov. Mark Dayton plans to attend Friday's community picnic in Waconia, then fish Lake Waconia at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, and fish again later Saturday morning.

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Green groups threaten EPA with lawsuit

Several environmental groups are trying to force the federal government to impose pollution controls at Xcel's Sherburne County power plant.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Environmentalism as a religious cause

Environmentalism as a religious cause

Many religions argue that humans must protect the earth because God gave it to us. How does this mindset fit into the larger debate about the environment and does it cross political divides?

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Mississippi River squatter camps destroyed

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and volunteers are tearing down two squatters camps on islands in the Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge.

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Corps quickens pace on Asian carp study

Obama administration officials say a new timetable developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should speed up the search for a permanent method of protecting the Great Lakes from Asian carp and other invasive species.
by John Flesher, Associated Press

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MN to test dogs against emerald ash borer

MN to test dogs against emerald ash borer

Minnesota is enlisting dogs in the battle to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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DNR enlists public to prevent spread of invasive species

DNR enlists public to prevent spread of invasive species

Boat lift operators, local police officers and lake association volunteers are being trained to inspect boats to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species as the walleye fishing season opener approaches.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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DNR will announce details on wolf hunting

DNR will announce details on wolf hunting

Details on wolf hunting will be announced in the next couple of weeks by the Department of Natural Resources.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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