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Longtime Minn. naturalist to retire Tuesday

Palmquist has taken school kids and families on nature hikes, helped them plant trees and make maple syrup, and generally imparted his enthusiasm for nature to more than 400,000 visitors over the years.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Underwater cannon may help protect Great Lakes

Scientists struggling to protect native Great Lakes fish from a greedy predator called the round goby are taking a page from the playbook of stores that pipe classical music through loudspeakers to chase away loitering teens.

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Retiring forestry service supervisor leaves legacy of strong stewardship

Retiring forestry service supervisor leaves legacy of strong stewardship

Jim Sanders, who for 15 years was the calm presence at the center of some of northern Minnesota's most fractious environmental battles, retires today from his position as the Superior National Forest supervisor.
by Dan Kraker

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ND coal groups to pay $500K for lawsuit challenging Minn.

ND coal groups to pay $500K for lawsuit challenging Minn.

North Dakota utilities and coal interests agreed to pay up to $500,000 of the state's cost in challenging a Minnesota law that restricts imports of coal-generated electricity.

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Possible Mille Lacs walleye limits raise eyebrows, concerns

Possible Mille Lacs walleye limits raise eyebrows, concerns

There's a chance the Department of Natural Resources could reduce the number of walleye that anglers can keep on Lake Mille Lacs next year.
by Conrad Wilson

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Wind farm in central Minn. falls behind schedule

A wind farm that was to be the first such large-scale operation in central Minnesota is about a year behind schedule.

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DNR warns frozen lakes remain dangerous

Typically at this time of year in Minnesota you can count on being able to walk or drive out on our state's frozen lakes and ponds. But not this year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Zebra mussels spread in Lake Minnetonka

Zebra mussels spread in Lake Minnetonka

Researchers have found the invasive zebra mussels are spreading in a popular recreational lake in eastern Minnesota.

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Where used Christmas lights gain new life

Where used Christmas lights gain new life

Christmas lights don't seem to last long these days. But in China, recyclers have come up with a method to turn those discarded lights into new products.

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DNR: Big cats not settled in Minnesota yet

Are there more cougars in Minnesota than one might think? An increase in sightings over the past few years could leave one to believe that there is.

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