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November 1, 2010 8:22 PM

Cloquet man designs 2011 walleye stamp

A Cloquet man has reeled in a winner with his painting of a walleye about to strike a leech and jig.

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November 1, 2010 5:12 PM

Earth losing its ability to store carbon

The earth is losing its ability to store carbon, as rainforests are cut and burned to grow food, according to a study co-authored by a University of Minnesota professor.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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November 1, 2010 4:58 PM

Study: Chemicals common in Minn. affecting male fish

A recently published study shows endocrine disrupting compounds are changing fish in Minnesota lakes.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 30, 2010 8:09 AM

Inspectors try to slow spread of emerald ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and other agencies this week started inspecting commercial vehicles to verify compliance with quarantines in place for Hennepin, Ramsey and Houston Counties.

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October 28, 2010 2:05 PM

Companies fight to keep global warming data secret

Some of the country's largest emitters of heat-trapping gases, including businesses that publicly support efforts to curb global warming, don't want the public knowing exactly how much they pollute.

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October 28, 2010 6:22 AM

Deer to be tested for bovine TB in NW Minn. again

With the hunting season approaching, officials in northwestern Minnesota remain on guard against bovine tuberculosis in deer.

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October 28, 2010 6:21 AM

DNR on watch for chronic wasting disease in SE Minn.

Wildlife officials will be checking again this hunting season for chronic wasting disease among deer in a pocket of southeastern Minnesota.

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October 28, 2010 5:00 AM

A unique partnership aims to keep phone books out of the trash

Website offers recycling information, as well as a way to keep from getting phone books in the future.

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October 26, 2010 11:00 AM

Bright Ideas with Lois Quam

One of Minnesota's most successful business people Lois Quam sits down with Stephen Smith for a conversation as part of MPR News' Bright Ideas program.

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October 22, 2010 10:34 AM

Family protests after DNR sells land they donated near Stillwater

The family who donated land to the state Department of Natural Resources in 1974 so it would be preserved says they will pursue legal action after the land was sold recently.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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