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DNR delay puts Mississippi River section in limbo

The Department of Natural Resources' authority over a big portion the Mississippi River in the state has expired after the DNR missed a deadline for establishing new rules on what's called the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area.
by Tom Crann

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Growth of deer in Minn. cities divides residents

Growth of deer in Minn. cities divides residents

The state's greatest concentrations of deer are in the Twin Cities metro area and a part of southeastern Minnesota. And a growing number of cities are fighting back, adding bowhunting seasons and hiring slay-for-pay deer killers.

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Transmitters implanted, loons tracked on trip from Gulf

Transmitters implanted, loons tracked on trip from Gulf

When the loons make their return journey north to Minnesota from the Gulf of Mexico this year, wildlife watchers will be following them closely. Researchers are looking for signs the loons may have been harmed by the Gulf oil spill.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Concerns in Africa raised after increase in poaching

Concerns in Africa raised after increase in poaching

In 2010 South Africa alone had over 300 confirmed poaching cases last year-that's almost one per day; a huge increase from 2009. Why the increase and what can be done to preserve rhinos and other endangered species from poaching? Two experts join Midmorning to talk about their multi-pronged assaults against poachers.

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