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More Asian carp DNA found near Lake Michigan

More Asian carp DNA found near Lake Michigan

Scientists have turned up more genetic evidence of Asian carp above an electric barrier designed to keep them from invading the Great Lakes.

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At a glance: Details of the budget bills

Final agreements on several budget bills are being made public. As the work on the remaining bills continues, MPR will add details as they are announced.
by Alex Friedrich

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Cuts and compromise on environmental bill

Cuts and compromise on environmental bill

The environment bill negotiated between Gov. Mark Dayton and lawmakers includes some budget cuts and some compromise on policy issues.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Blue Heron chicks released into wild

Blue Heron chicks released into wild

Almost two months after being rescued, a group of Great Blue Heron chicks displaced by the north Minneapolis tornado was released back to the wild near Coon Rapids on July 18, 2011.
by Nikki Tundel

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U report proposes new approach to farm pollution

U report proposes new approach to farm pollution

The Water Sustainability Framework, written by the U’s Deborah Swackhamer, recommends establishing agricultural management areas, whereby farmers in each of the state’s watersheds would be tasked as a group with reducing pollution.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Food prices, water shortages to 'hammer' poor countries

Food prices, water shortages to 'hammer' poor countries

Developing economies will be "hammered" as declining water supply adds to problems confronting farmers who are already struggling to meet food demand, pushing prices even higher, said CH2M Hill Cos.

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Zebra mussels spread rapidly in Lake Minnetonka

Zebra mussels spread rapidly in Lake Minnetonka

Zebra mussels first discovered last summer in Lake Minnetonka will continue to spread at their normal fast pace. With conservation efforts hampered by the state government shutdown, little can be done to check growth of the invasive species.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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