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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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Advocates fear Great Lakes restoration in trouble

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.
by John Flesher, Associated Press

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Legislators map out 25-year plan for Minn. parks and trails

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.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Visits to Minnesota state parks are on the rise

Visits to Minnesota state parks are up, and the Department of Natural Resources is crediting efforts to connect more people to the outdoors.

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Rare orchid blooming at Minn. Landscape Arboretum

The Phragmipedium kovachii orchid is a highlight of the arboretum's Great Hall of Orchids display opening Saturday.

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Hunters take deer to test for wasting disease

Hunters take deer to test for wasting disease

The fatal brain disease, known as chronic wasting disease, or CWD, was found in one deer last fall south of Pine Island. It can also affect elk and moose. Beginning Monday, state officials will order a deer-feeding ban Monday to reduce the spread from deer-to-deer.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Bill would repeal limits on new coal plan construction

Environmental groups are calling attention to mercury pollution coming from coal-fired power plants. Legislators are considering bills that would repeal Minnesota's restrictions on new coal plants.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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