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Emerging biotechnology offers hope for struggling timber industry

Emerging biotechnology offers hope for struggling timber industry

As collapsed segments of Minnesota's timber industry struggle to recover from the national slump in new home construction, the state could see an increase use of timber resources by biotechnology firms.
by Tom Robertson

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A new look to tackling Minnesota’s water pollution

A new look to tackling Minnesota’s water pollution

Minnesota has waged water quality battles for decades. Increasingly, that debate has come down to residents finding ways at the local level to clean rivers, slow runoff and cooperate.
by Dave Peters

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On a hill, Duluth collaborates to slow water's flow

On a hill, Duluth collaborates to slow water's flow

Controlling runoff on the hills of Duluth is a tough undertaking, but an unusual coalition is making headway.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Lake stewards band together for impact

Lake stewards band together for impact

Long a force in cleaning local lakes, lake associations are banding together to become a statewide force.
by Jennifer Vogel

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People taking action to make a difference

People taking action to make a difference

Cleaning up Minnesota's waters can come down to individuals trying to make a difference in the community they live in, whether it's on a farm, near a lake or in City Hall. Here are snapshots of a handful of Minnesotans who are taking action.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Focusing on a watershed, pilot project makes case more convincing

Focusing on a watershed, pilot project makes case more convincing

A pilot project in northwest Minnesota is changing how the state evaluates water quality and taking a new approach to getting people involved in cleanup efforts.
by Dan Gunderson

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Water study landed quietly, but helps shape debate

Water study landed quietly, but helps shape debate

University of Minnesota researchers criss-crossed the state, studied data and involved hundreds to build a report the Legislature could use for decades to frame how the Land of 10,000 Lakes talks about water.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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