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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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PR offensives for and against controversial mining proposal

Both proponents and foes of controversial proposed sulfide mining projects in Minnesota are launching public relations offensives, starting with events in St. Paul.
by Dan Kraker

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A conversation with Sir David Attenborough

A conversation with Sir David Attenborough

The BBC marked its 80-year anniversary Wednesday with a special day of programming that included an hour-long, global conversation with David Attenborough.
by Tom Weber

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U.S. House debates St. Croix bridge bill

The House will vote on the legislation on Thursday.
by Brett Neely

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Conflict over moratoriums flares up in southeastern Minnesota

On Wednesdays, Morning Edition checks-in with one of our reporters who is based outside the Twin Cities. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Elizabeth Baier in Rochester about a few stories she's covering in southeastern Minnesota. Baier has been following the moratoriums several southeastern Minnesota counties have passed as they figure out how to regulate silica sand mining in the region. Companies are looking at the sand to help in the oil and natural gas industry. But now there are bills in the Minnesota House and Senate that would limit these moratoriums.
by Cathy Wurzer and Elizabeth Baier

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MPR News Primer: St. Croix River bridge

Questions and answers about the push to build a new bridge across the St. Croix at Stillwater.
by Paul Tosto

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Stillwater bridge plan faces hurdle in the House

Stillwater bridge plan faces hurdle in the House

The U.S. House is expected to debate today and vote Thursday on a bill to allow a new $700 million, freeway-style bridge across the St. Croix River. Lobbying to sway the final outcome are both the bill's sponsor and its biggest opponent.
by Brett Neely

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MPCA rules to cut haze in BWCA, Voyageurs Nat'l Park

MPCA rules to cut haze in BWCA, Voyageurs Nat'l Park

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is working on rules aimed at reducing haze in Voyageurs National Park, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and Isle Royale.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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S. Minn. man ordered to pay $12,500 fine for mass killing of white pelicans

S. Minn. man ordered to pay $12,500 fine for mass killing of white pelicans

A southern Minnesota farmer was sentenced to two years probation and 100 hours of community service at a wildlife preserve for killing hundreds of protected white pelicans last May.
by Jon Collins

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