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Wis. DNR warns hunters to watch for cougar

State wildlife officials are warning deer hunters to keep an eye out for a cougar roaming west-central and northern Wisconsin.

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House OKs bill setting national ballast standard

The U.S. House has approved a bill that would set a national policy for cleansing ship ballast water to kill invasive species and prohibit states from imposing tougher requirements.

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Minn. farmer pleads guilty to destroying pelicans

Minn. farmer pleads guilty to destroying pelicans

A Minnesota farmer has pleaded guilty to violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act after he was accused of destroying hundreds of federally protected white pelican chicks.

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Deer hunting season starts out slowly

The deer hunting season wraps up this weekend for most hunters, and they are starting to make up for a slow opening weekend.
by Dan Kraker

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Stink bug turns up in Hennepin County

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture on Tuesday confirmed the brown marmorated stink bug has been found in Plymouth, a Twin Cities suburb. It's the first time the invasive pest has been found in Hennepin County.

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U of M lion researcher turns to 'crowdfunding'

U of M lion researcher turns to 'crowdfunding'

A University of Minnesota ecology professor and expert in lion behavior has turned to "crowdfunding" to raise enough money to transmit thousands of images over the Internet of lions from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

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Habitat for Humanity unveils model energy-efficient home

Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota says a family has moved into the most energy-efficient home the organization has ever built, part of an effort to help lower utility bills for Habitat homeowners.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Best Buy drops $10 screen recycling fee

Best Buy says it is taking steps to expand its in-store recycling program.
by Steven John

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DNR: Lutsen OK to keep using water from slowing river

DNR: Lutsen OK to keep using water from slowing river

The Minnesota DNR will issue a special permit to Lutsen Mountains Ski Hill to take water from the Poplar River for snow-making -- despite the stream's very low level.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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