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January 28, 2011 11:56 AM

Wis. lab: Death of 200 cows traced to bad potatoes

A state lab says the 200 steers that died this month in Portage County were done in by tainted potatoes.

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January 27, 2011 5:29 PM

U.S. regulators focus on loan servicers to fix foreclosures

U.S. mortgage servicers face a new era of tighter oversight as regulators seek to cut the number of botched foreclosures and increase loan modifications for struggling borrowers.

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January 27, 2011 6:22 AM

Federal officials in Michigan for Asian carp talks

The Obama administration's point man in the fight to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes is giving Michigan residents an opportunity to sound off on the government's performance and plans.

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January 26, 2011 11:49 AM

Lab confirms chronic wasting disease in deer

A federal laboratory has confirmed that a white-tailed deer killed near the southeastern Minnesota town of Pine Island has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.

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January 25, 2011 2:00 PM

Minn. Republicans hope to undo clean energy policies

Minnesota's pioneering clean energy policies could be headed for major changes. The House and Senate will consider legislation that could repeal much of the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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January 25, 2011 12:39 PM

Minn. wind energy capacity rises 22 percent

Minnesota moved up a notch in U.S. wind power rankings last year, increasing its wind energy production capacity 22 percent.

by Mark Steil

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January 24, 2011 10:27 AM

New DNR commissioner on land, water, wildlife controversies

How does the DNR balance environmental quality with jobs and economic development? Will Minnesota's land, water and wildlife be of top quality for future generations?

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January 23, 2011 12:33 PM

Chef creates meals featuring invasive Asian carp

A Wisconsin chef is planning an "invasivore" menu including Carp Cakes, Smoked Carp Steak and Carp Napoleon, featuring a few invasive Asian carp species that threaten to breach the Great Lakes.

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January 22, 2011 4:29 PM

Minn. couple helps secure habitat for rattlesnakes

Ken and Terry Visger recently agreed to an easement that will help conserve the bluff prairie habitat for rattlesnakes in the hills hat surround his farm near La Crescent in southeastern Minnesota.