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Judge dismisses suit over oil pipeline expansions

A federal judge in Minnesota has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the permits for oil pipelines being built by Enbridge Energy in the Upper Midwest.

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State will auction wildlife area to reduce deficit

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will auction 28 acres of woodland, ponds and wetland in Stillwater Thursday to help reduce the state budget.

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Minn. gets $1.6M federal grant for mercury study

Minnesota has been awarded a $1.6 million federal grant to study mercury emissions from its taconite plants.

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Lakes plan aims to put more ducks in Minn. skies

Wildlife mangers have come up with a plan for putting more ducks in Minnesota skies.

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5 states make final pitch in Asian carp case

5 states make final pitch in Asian carp case

Attorneys for and against closing Chicago-area shipping locks to stop the spread of Asian carp are making their final pitches to a federal judge.

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The U of M's internal debate over 'Troubled Waters'

Internal emails circulated by high-level University of Minnesota officials reveal the turmoil among staffers over the decision to cancel the 'Troubled Waters' documentary film.

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New Minneapolis Parks superintendent Jayne Miller

Jayne Miller, the new superintendent of the Minneapolis Park system, is preparing to assume her new responsibilities in November. She'll oversee one of the largest park systems in the country with 182 park properties, including nearly 50 recreation centers.
by Tom Crann

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Bruininks apologizes for 'Troubled Waters' flap

U of M president Robert Bruininks says he regrets the incidents surrounding the release of the controversial film.
by Tim Post

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Special session is on 10/18

Here are some details in what's in the bill.
by Tom Scheck

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