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December 31, 2014 4:36 AM

Editor’s notebook: Covering the environment in 2014

Water, copper-nickel mining and climate change were the top environmental topics for MPR News in 2014. Concerns about pipelines carrying crude oil, the decline in pollinators and the anniversary of the Wilderness Act that created the BWCA are also on the list.

by MPR News Staff

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December 31, 2014 4:15 AM

Best of Minnesota Scenes from 2014

Minnesota is a fine place for photographers to hone their skills. As 2014 draws to a close, we selected one photograph for each of the past 12 months to highlight.

by Ann Arbor Miller

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September 15, 2014 9:54 AM

50 years of memory making in the Boundary Waters

Simplicity. That’s what the Boundary Waters has offered many.

by Martha Lueders

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August 26, 2014 2:51 AM

‘Fargo’ takes home two Emmys

The FX television adaptation of ‘Fargo,’ which we chronicled every week here, won an Emmy on Monday night for best miniseries, and Adam Bernstein won an Emmy for best direction of a miniseries. Related: The Emmys: Past winners trump new shows Here’s the full list of winners presented by the Academy of Television Arts &…

by Hart Van Denburg

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July 2, 2014 11:34 AM

17 great places to watch July 4th fireworks

Flooding has shifted some of the festivities this year, but Independence Day is expected to go off with a bang this year across Minnesota.

by Michael Olson

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June 18, 2014 2:14 AM

‘Fargo’ recap, season finale: Wolf at the door

Quick recap: Prey becomes predator and vice versa, as the finale proves that what goes around comes around. • Complete season recaps Real good? An outstanding conclusion to the series. Most long-form stories — particularly morality plays, as this has inevitably turned out to be — have to choose between being unpredictable and being satisfying.…

by Jeff Alexander

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June 17, 2014 7:59 AM

Just in time: MN trooper saves woman from flooded car

If it wasn't for a Minnesota State Patrol trooper and other rescuers Monday night, we want me mourning the flooding's first victim.

by MPR News Staff

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June 17, 2014 3:00 AM

Monday’s storm: photos, tweets from around Minnesota

Do you have photos of the recent storms, or storm damage? Send a tweet to @mprweather, or use the hashtag #mnwx.

by Michael Olson

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June 16, 2014 8:11 AM

Snow, icebergs, deluge: 5 weirdest days this spring

There’s nothing quite like spring in Minnesota, when the elements conspire to ruin your outdoor parties, delay your home projects, kill your baseball and, occasionally, attempt to kill you.

by MPR News Staff