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MPCA head Aasen stepping down

Paul Aasen, the commissioner of the Minesota Pollution Control Agency, has resigned to take the post of Minneapolis city coordinator.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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DNR trains boat inspectors to stop invasive species

DNR trains boat inspectors to stop invasive species

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is getting ready for the fishing season by training boat inspectors who will spend the summer trying to limit the spread of aquatic invasive species.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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EPA official out over 'crucify' comment

The Obama administration's top environmental official in the oil-rich South and Southwest region has resigned after Republicans targeted him.

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St. Paul police shoot bear in Frogtown

Police spokesman Sgt. Paul Paulos said police starting getting calls from residents in the area at about 12:30 a.m. Responding officers found the bear walking near the 500 block of Charles Avenue.
by Rupa Shenoy

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries, and some of the comments they generated.

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Police say moose spotted in Fargo city limits

Fargo police say a moose has been spotted wandering around inside the city limits.

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Hunting, livestock main topics of Duluth wolf conference

Hunting, livestock main topics of Duluth wolf conference

The two main issues being discussed at the Midwest Wolf Stewards Conference are hunting and the depredation of livestock by wolves.
by Dan Kraker

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After slow start, beekeeping permits jump in Minneapolis

After slow start, beekeeping permits jump in Minneapolis

The number of requests for beekeeping permits is spiking in Minneapolis, nearly two years after it was legalized. It's still a relatively small number -fewer than four dozen--but it represents a four-fold increase over last year.
by Tom Weber

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Biofuel project gets enviro exemption

State regulators have given a $30 million biofuel project in Le Sueur an environmental exemption.

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PolyMet CEO frustrated with permit delays; MN-02 DFL candidate forum

PolyMet CEO frustrated with permit delays; MN-02 DFL candidate forum

PolyMet CEO frustrated with permit delays; MN-02 DFL candidate forum; Dems think Rep. Kline is weaker in new 2nd District; GOP debating whether to call back delegates in congressional contest;
by Michael Olson

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