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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Legislative auditor reports on environment reviews

The legislative auditor releases a report Tuesday on Minnesota's process for environmental reviews of private-sector projects.

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After debate, 25 proposed environmental projects dropped from list headed to Legislature

A joint legislative-citizens advisory group on environmental spending agreed Monday night to drop 25 projects from its list of recommendations headed to the Legislature. The action came after two key lawmakers warned the group the projects would never pass.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Minn. DNR cuts moose hunting permits in half

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirms it will issue half the number of moose permits in 2011 that it did last year.

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Minn. fishing rule changes take effect Tuesday

New special fishing regulations for certain Minnesota lakes and other general rule changes for the 2011 fishing season become effective Tuesday.

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Minn. restricts walnut trees from disease areas

Minnesota is taking steps to protect its eastern black walnut trees from a tree-killing disease.

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Testing for CWD in deer has turned up nothing -- so far

Testing for CWD in deer has turned up nothing -- so far

More than 350 deer have been shot in recent weeks as part of state testing for chronic wasting disease, and so far, officials have not found a single case of the fatal brain disease.
by Madeleine Baran

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DNR likely to cut number of moose hunt permits in half

DNR likely to cut number of moose hunt permits in half

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials say they'll likely reduce the number of moose hunting permits by half for this fall's moose hunting season.
by Tom Robertson

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Moose population continues decline in NE Minn.

Moose population continues decline in NE Minn.

The Department of Natural Resources's aerial survey of moose found 4,900 animals in January, down from 5,500 the year before.
by Bob Kelleher

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MPCA head: Agency will make progress despite 11 pct. cut

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says even with an 11 percent reduction in funding, it will be able to make progress on key issues under Gov. Mark Dayton's budget proposal.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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