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Fresh aircraft dispatched to fight Boundary Waters fire

Fresh aircraft dispatched to fight Boundary Waters fire

Two water-scooping aircraft from Arizona on Tuesday will join the crews fighting the Pagami Creek Fire burning in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, as dry winds are expected over the area in coming days.
by Madeleine Baran

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The rebranding of high fructose syrup

The rebranding of high fructose syrup

After years of consumer campaigns against high fructose corn syrup, the Corn Refiners Association has decided to change the name of this controversial sweetener to Corn Sugar. Now the sugar industry is taking them to court. We get an update on the law suit and talk about the ethics of rebranding.

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Ground Level LIVE CHAT: Farming and pollution

Ground Level LIVE CHAT: Farming and pollution

What is the role of farming practices in protecting the quality of Minnesota's water? What is the best way to approach agriculture and farmers to make things better? Join a conversation on where to go next.

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Gas bills could change this winter after 'tiered pricing' ends

Gas bills could change this winter after 'tiered pricing' ends

Residents who saw their gas bills rise under CenterPoint Energy's tiered pricing system will likely get some relief this winter as the pricing system is suspended to address concerns over fairness. But those who conserved could see higher bills.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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A conversation: Farming and pollution

What is the role of farming practices in protecting the quality of Minnesota’s water? What is the best way to approach agriculture and farmers to make things better? Join a conversation on where to go next.
by Michael Olson

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As BWCA fire dies, call for controlled burns is renewed

As BWCA fire dies, call for controlled burns is renewed

Advocates say more controlled burns are the best way to balance the benefits and danger of fires, but the National Forest says they try to let the forest's natural processes work on their own.
by Dan Kraker

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