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Island breaks loose in Chippewa River at Eau Claire

An island in the Chippewa River near Eau Claire, Wis., has come loose and slid up against the North Crossing bridge.

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Scientists hope wasps can contain emerald ash borer

Scientists hope wasps can contain emerald ash borer

Scientists are releasing a species of stingless wasp along the Mississippi River in the hopes that it can control an invasive pest -- the emerald ash borer.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Environment brings faith communities together

Environment brings faith communities together

Though a recent Pew poll shows that global warming is the least important issue for the public, one religious leader is trying to link the environmental movement to Christian faith.

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Twin Cities had less air pollution this summer than winter

The Twin Cities experienced less air pollution this summer than over the winter, according to Minnesota air quality experts.
by Dan Olson

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Your photos: Minnesota skies

Your photos: Minnesota skies

Spectacular scenes from the skies across Minnesota.

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Wolves to be protected on reservation

Wolves to be protected on reservation

An estimated 100 wolves live on the Red Lake Indian Reservation near Bemidji and tribal leaders want to protect them. So they've adopted a plan to manage the wolves and their habitat on the reservation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tom Robertson

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Minn. officials on lookout for bat-killing disease

Minn. officials on lookout for bat-killing disease

White-nose syndrome has killed more than 1 million bats in the U.S. and Canada, but wildlife researchers know it can spread fast and are watching for it.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minnesota releasing wasps to fight emerald ash borer

Minnesota is about to unleash a new weapon in its fight to slow the spread of the emerald ash borer.

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