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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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Judge throws out Twin Metals leases lawsuit

Judge throws out Twin Metals leases lawsuit

Late Wednesday a U.S. District Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit that Twin Metals filed last year to try revive its stalled attempt to develop a proposed copper-nickel mine on the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Dan Kraker

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Henderson, Minnesota group drafts vision for a center dedicated to ruby-throated hummingbird

Henderson, Minnesota group drafts vision for a center dedicated to ruby-throated hummingbird

Minnesota hosts an incredible number and diversity of birds, an International Owl Center and a National Eagle Center. Henderson, Minn., bird-lovers want to build a center for one of their smaller migratory visitors.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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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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Fate of Sioux Falls zoo's taxidermy collection in limbo after arsenic discovery

Fate of Sioux Falls zoo's taxidermy collection in limbo after arsenic discovery

The fate of the mounted lion, tiger, polar bear and gorilla that have long greeted visitors entering South Dakota’s largest zoo is grim after arsenic was found to be widespread in the taxidermy collection.
by The Associated Press

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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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At risk from rising seas, Norfolk, Virginia, plans massive, controversial floodwall

At risk from rising seas, Norfolk, Virginia, plans massive, controversial floodwall

Critics say the $2.6 billion floodwall project overlooks current climate risks and exposes flaws in how the federal government approaches major flood infrastructure.
by Katherine Hafner

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Cargo ship sets sail with 'WindWings' created by Minnesota's Cargill

Cargo ship sets sail with 'WindWings' created by Minnesota's Cargill

Minnesota-based Cargill has developed modern sails they’re calling ‘WindWings’ that allow giant cargo ships to harness wind energy. And last week, the first ever vessel outfitted with the giant 123-foot sails embarked on a test journey from China to Brazil.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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