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Could proposed federal changes push thousands of Minnesotans back into homelessness?

Could proposed federal changes push thousands of Minnesotans back into homelessness?

The federal government’s approach to homelessness is changing. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what that means for Minnesotans who rely on federal money for housing. 
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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Arboretum in Baxter debuts new forest skating trail: ‘If we build it, they will come’

Arboretum in Baxter debuts new forest skating trail: ‘If we build it, they will come’

The trail opening Sunday at the Northland Arboretum in Baxter winds through snow-covered pine trees and fields in a loop just under half a mile long. Unlike a frozen lake or smooth rink, there are curves, hills and occasional bumps.
by Kirsti Marohn

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U.S. House passes bill to remove wolves from endangered species protection list

U.S. House passes bill to remove wolves from endangered species protection list

The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday to remove wolves from the federal endangered species list. If it passes, it would return wolf management to states, including Minnesota—which could decide to authorize wolf hunting seasons. It now moves to the Senate.
by Dan Kraker

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Mayo Clinic just closed 6 rural Minnesota health clinics. More closings may follow

Mayo Clinic just closed 6 rural Minnesota health clinics. More closings may follow

The Minnesota medical giant has been consolidating clinics across southern Minnesota as it struggles with staffing shortages in rural areas. But the closures are frustrating to those who relied on the clinics for care.
by Molly Castle Work

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State officials announce plans for more study on impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice

State officials announce plans for more study on impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it will further study the impacts of sulfate on wild rice. The announcement comes in the wake of concern expressed over a 52-year-old state standard that limits how much of the pollutant mines and other facilities can release into waters where the plant grows.
by Dan Kraker

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How climate change is driving up the cost of home insurance

How climate change is driving up the cost of home insurance

The escalating costs of climate disasters continues to affect home insurance. Jordan Haedtler, climate financial policy strategist with Climate Cabinet based in Duluth, explains the rising cost in homeowner insurance.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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