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Rochester bets on geothermal to power a green future

Rochester bets on geothermal to power a green future

Since June, construction workers in Rochester, Minn., have been drilling deep wells that will eventually be part of a large geothermal network meant to heat and cool multiple buildings downtown. These systems aren’t an option for every city. But in locations that have the right geologic conditions, it’s a climate-friendly way to heat and cool.
by Catharine Richert

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Study: Wildfire led to poorer water quality in northern Minnesota lakes

Study: Wildfire led to poorer water quality in northern Minnesota lakes

The study was the largest examination in North American history of how lakes responded to a single wildfire. The researchers found lakes in burned areas had higher levels of nutrients, sediment and dissolved carbon, likely the results of increased runoff.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Research sheds light on how brainworm is killing Minnesota's moose

Research sheds light on how brainworm is killing Minnesota's moose

Brainworm, a parasite carried by white tailed deer, is a major killer of Minnesota’s moose. Now scientists think they better understand how moose become infected.
by Dan Kraker

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Swimmers complete record 24-hour Lake Superior relay — without wetsuits

Swimmers complete record 24-hour Lake Superior relay — without wetsuits

Six swimmers completed a 48-mile, 24-hour relay in Lake Superior, from Split Rock Lighthouse to Duluth, without wetsuits — to set a record and to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change on one of the world’s largest lakes.
by Dan Kraker

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Brainerd considers contentious question of chlorinating the city's drinking water

Brainerd considers contentious question of chlorinating the city's drinking water

Currently, Brainerd is the largest city in Minnesota that doesn't regularly chlorinate its water, only when there's an issue. The city has a long history of fighting additives to its drinking water.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals

Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals

Morris is getting national attention for efforts to embrace the clean energy transition. It’s a leader in the push for clean energy by taking a practical local approach to a global challenge.
by Dan Gunderson

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New law aids campaign to curb winter litter on lakes

New law aids campaign to curb winter litter on lakes

A campaign to stop trash and waste dumping on frozen Minnesota lakes gets a boost from a new state law: The Keep It Clean campaign is at the state fair to educate winter anglers.
by Dan Gunderson

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State Patrol: SUV with Gustavus hockey players failed to stop at intersection

Jori Lynn Jones, 19, was riding in an SUV Sunday in western Minnesota when it collided with a minivan at a four-way stop, killing her. The Minnesota State Patrol said in a search warrant application released Friday that the SUV failed to stop at a four-way stop intersection.
by Matt Sepic

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