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May 17, 2016 4:00 AM

Random acts of conservation: Water quality depends on farmers' willingness, not regulation

Roughly 40 percent of Minnesota's lakes and streams are polluted, mostly thanks to soil, fertilizer and other contaminants flowing off farm fields. With little regulation, reversing that trend is almost solely reliant on the goodwill of farmers.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 16, 2016 4:30 PM

Mississippi River carp barrier plan snagged by U internal dispute

Plans for an invasive carp barrier on the Mississippi River near Winona are caught in a dispute between a key scientist and the University of Minnesota. As a result, the future of the project is uncertain.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 13, 2016 4:06 PM

Orchestra to offer discounts for bikers

To get a discount voucher, patrons need only show up at Orchestra Hall in bike gear.

by Euan Kerr

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May 13, 2016 12:19 PM

Feds release final environmental review of Southwest light rail

The document marks one of the final steps before the Metropolitan Council decides whether to move ahead with the Minneapolis-to-Eden Prairie project. A decision is likely to come late this summer.

by Tim Nelson

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May 12, 2016 5:22 PM

Minneapolis schools uncover $17M budget deficit

School officials say the shortfall came from budgeting errors that won't happen again.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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May 12, 2016 4:03 PM

On Pelican Lake, a search for muskies, data and understanding

Minnesota officials are trying to respond to lawmaker and lake homeowner concerns about the DNR's muskie stocking program by gathering more data on the elusive fish. Getting that information requires patience, and electricity.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 12, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: 'Blue Leaves,' Brazilian music and an art fair

This week on Art Hounds: "The House of Blue Leaves," Brazilian music and a neighborhood art fair in Rochester.

by Marianne Combs

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May 11, 2016 4:56 PM

Real ID fix inches closer at Minnesota Capitol, but who'll pay?

Legislation to bring Minnesota in line with new federal driver's license security standards is primed for a vote in the state Senate Thursday, though lawmakers remain squeamish about asking Minnesotans to shoulder the cost.

by Brian Bakst

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May 11, 2016 11:03 AM

U of M taps Syracuse exec to lead Gopher athletics

Mark Coyle, who's served as athletics director at Syracuse University, will be the University of Minnesota's new athletics director, pending Board of Regents approval.

by MPR News Staff