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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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High nitrate levels in southeastern Minnesota prompt aid plan at state Capitol

High nitrate levels in southeastern Minnesota prompt aid plan at state Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz and state lawmakers are discussing ways to address water with elevated levels of nitrate in southeastern Minnesota. The attention comes following the EPA’s formal request that state agencies address the contamination in eight counties. 
by Clay Masters

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Court gives final approval to 3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

Court gives final approval to 3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

A federal judge has approved 3M’s more-than-$10 billion settlement with drinking water suppliers over contamination from so-called “forever chemicals.” The settlement resolves class-action lawsuits.
by MPR News Staff

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A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy

A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to kill some 470,000 owls over 30 years to protect other owl species has prompted conservationists and animal welfare advocates to weigh the consequences.
by Clare Marie Schneider

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‘Ozempig’ remains Minnesota baseball team’s mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

‘Ozempig’ remains Minnesota baseball team’s mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

Almost immediately after the team announced the name this week ahead of Saturday’s opening day game, criticism began pouring in on social media from people distressed by the name, calling it hurtful and insensitive.
by The Associated Press

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Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

Council recommends $12 million to fight invasive carp

A proposal to install a barrier to prevent invasive carp from moving up the Mississippi River got a surprise boost this week. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council makes recommendations on how to spend money from a dedicated sales tax.
by Kirsti Marohn

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How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands

How zebra mussels spurred the Red Lake Nation push to return tribal lands

For over a century, the Band has maintained the United States government disregarded a treaty agreement when it took a portion of Upper Red Lake and land around it. Recent events involving the tribe’s relationship with the state DNR sped up the tribe’s decision to reclaim the lands around Upper Red Lake.
by Melissa Olson

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Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age

Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age

Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we’ve done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official “Anthropocene epoch.” But everyone agrees: Damage has been done.
by Jonathan Lambert and Rebecca Ellis

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