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Supreme Court agrees to hear greenhouse gas case

Supreme Court agrees to hear greenhouse gas case

Several states and conservation organizations are trying to force utilities, including Xcel Energy, to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from their coal-fired power plants.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Controversial gravel pit plan up for vote in Scandia

A controversial plan to re-open an old gravel pit near the St. Croix River comes up for a vote Tuesday night by the Scandia City Council.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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High court will review climate change lawsuit

In a new case about climate change, the Supreme Court will hear an appeal from electric utilities, including Minnesota's Xcel Energy, that are trying to short-circuit an effort by states to force cuts in power plant emissions.

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Harvesting wetlands to improve water quality

Harvesting wetlands to improve water quality

Manitoba is trying a new approach to reducing phosphorus in Lake Winnipeg.
by Dan Gunderson

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Debate heats up over St. Croix River bridge

Debate heats up over St. Croix River bridge

Progress on building a $668 million bridge across the St. Croix River to replace the aging Stillwater lift bridge stalled in October when the National Park Service said the bridge should not be allowed.

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Latin bloc scolds rich countries at climate talks

A bloc of Latin American countries issued a stern warning to rich nations Friday that unless they commit to new emissions cuts, the U.N. climate talks in Cancun will fail.

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Congress passes Asian carp import prevention bill

Congress has passed a bill designed to prevent importation of Asian carp, which was co-sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Judge: Chicago locks can stay open over Asian carp

Judge: Chicago locks can stay open over Asian carp

A federal judge has ruled against five states hoping to stop Asian Carp from invading the Great Lakes by closing Chicago-area shipping locks.
by Bob Kelleher

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Dispatch from southeast Minnesota

Dispatch from southeast Minnesota

Elizabeth Baier, who covers Southeast Minnesota for Minnesota Public Radio News, reviews stories on her beat during Morning Edition with Cathy Wurzer.
by David Cazares

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