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New special fishing regulations for certain Minnesota lakes and other general rule changes for the 2011 fishing season become effective Tuesday.
Advocates fear Great Lakes restoration in trouble
A Great Lakes environmental fix-up is on shaky ground as President Barack Obama continues scaling back spending proposals and congressional Republicans push for even deeper cuts, supporters said Monday.
Legislators have been given a 25-year plan for parks and trails in Minnesota that describes how money from the Legacy Amendment and other state funds should be invested to ensure continued excellence in state parks and trails.