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Iron Range officials are upset with threats by Magnetation Inc. to build a $300 million iron ore pellet plant in another state to get around Minnesota's tough mercury pollution rules.
Minnesota's aerial moose count starts
Recent snowfall in northeastern Minnesota is letting researchers finally get going on their annual aerial survey of the region's struggling moose population.
U.S. oil production
American oil production is the highest in 8 years. We'll discuss the tradeoffs needed to provide enough oil for the U.S. market while continuing to protect the environment and explore new energy sources.
Lake Winnipeg's dead zone expanding
Lake Winnipeg is a major fishery in Manitoba, but it's health is declining because of nutrients like phosphorus flowing in through the Red River. The nutrients cause large algae blooms.