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Burning restrictions in place in 15 Minnesota counties, including in the Twin Cities

Burning restrictions in place in 15 Minnesota counties, including in the Twin Cities

Starting today, burning restrictions are in place across more than a dozen Minnesota counties, including several in the Twin Cities metro. Among the counties affected by the restrictions are Hennepin, Ramsey, Chisago, Mille Lacs, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Washington counties.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota and six other states push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts

Minnesota and six other states push to shift road funds to transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts

A seven-state group known as the Clean Rides Network gained momentum this year in its advocacy for environmentally friendly transportation projects that it says the federal government has abandoned.
by The Associated Press

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Fate of Duluth lab unclear amid reports of possible closure of EPA’s research arm

Fate of Duluth lab unclear amid reports of possible closure of EPA’s research arm

More than 100 people work at the U.S. EPA lab in Duluth. It’s part of the agency’s Office of Research and Development, which the Trump administration is targeting for possible large-scale layoffs.
by Dan Kraker

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Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install

Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install

Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances often involves expensive retrofits. A growing list of companies offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters that make it easier and cheaper.
by Jeff Brady

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Greenpeace must pay over $660M in case over Dakota Access protest activities, jury finds

Greenpeace must pay over $660M in case over Dakota Access protest activities, jury finds

Environmental group Greenpeace must pay more than $660 million in damages for defamation and other claims brought by a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline’s construction in North Dakota, a jury found Wednesday.
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From bridges to water pipes, federal funding bill cuts hundreds of millions for projects across Minnesota

From bridges to water pipes, federal funding bill cuts hundreds of millions for projects across Minnesota

The continuing budget resolution signed by President Donald Trump Saturday ended the threat of a government shutdown; it also cut hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for local projects across Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

While most wild birds are susceptible to the disease, some species like mallards are more likely to carry the virus without symptoms. Others like geese tend to die in large numbers. 
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