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Proposal would build water pipeline for ski resort

The bonding proposal announced today by Gov. Mark Dayton includes $3.6 million to build a water pipeline from Lake Superior to the Lutsen Mountains ski resort.
by Dan Kraker

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New program to protect water quality; details to be worked out

New program to protect water quality; details to be worked out

Federal officials in St. Paul today announced a collaboration to encourage farmers to address pollution problems in local waters. However, both farmers and environmental activists are cautious about how the new program could work.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Minn. DNR seeks higher fishing, hunting license fees

Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources and outdoors groups are joining forces to press the Legislature to raise hunting and fishing license fees. They say they're alarmed a fund that supports fish and game programs and the conservation officers that enforce regulations is headed for insolvency sooner than expected.

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Another Minn. bear to give birth live on webcam

Another Minn. bear to give birth live on webcam

The sister of Lily the black bear who gave birth while the world watched via webcam is preparing to give birth herself.

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Lake associations push for help in invasive species fight

Lake associations push for help in invasive species fight

Many lakeshore owners want lawmakers to spend more in the fight against invasive species that they say could negatively impact lake property values and rural economies.
by Dan Gunderson

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Invasive species change Minnesota lakes

Invasive species change Minnesota lakes

Aquatic invasive species are drawing a of of attention in Minnesota. Just one invasive, the zebra mussel, is expected to cause billions of dollars in economic effects over the next decade.
by Dan Gunderson

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Ice fishing tournament on Gull Lake postponed

Ice fishing tournament on Gull Lake postponed

One of Minnesota's largest ice fishing tournaments has been postponed until next month because the ice is not quite thick enough.

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Minn. DNR tweaks Lake Vermilion walleye slot limit

Minn. DNR tweaks Lake Vermilion walleye slot limit

The DNR announced a new protected slot limit for walleye from 18 to 26 inches that will take effect with the May 12 fishing opener. The daily limit remains at four fish.

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Tiny frog claimed as world's smallest vertebrate

Tiny frog claimed as world's smallest vertebrate

A frog that can perch on the tip of your pinkie with room to spare has been claimed as the world's smallest vertebrate species.

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