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September 23, 2010 6:00 PM

University's handling of her film leaves her wondering

The university's decision to show a documentary doesn't settle questions about why the film was pulled.

by Larkin McPhee

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September 23, 2010 3:32 PM

Island breaks loose in Chippewa River at Eau Claire

An island in the Chippewa River near Eau Claire, Wis., has come loose and slid up against the North Crossing bridge.

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September 23, 2010 3:00 AM

Scientists hope wasps can contain emerald ash borer

Scientists are releasing a species of stingless wasp along the Mississippi River in the hopes that it can control an invasive pest -- the emerald ash borer.

by Elizabeth Baier

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September 22, 2010 3:41 PM

Environment brings faith communities together

Though a recent Pew poll shows that global warming is the least important issue for the public, one religious leader is trying to link the environmental movement to Christian faith.

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September 22, 2010 11:07 AM

SuperValu aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent

Eden Prairie-based SuperValu says it will cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 10 percent over the next two years, compared to a baseline year of 2007.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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September 22, 2010 10:44 AM

Twin Cities had less air pollution this summer than winter

The Twin Cities experienced less air pollution this summer than over the winter, according to Minnesota air quality experts.

by Dan Olson

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September 22, 2010 9:53 AM

Your photos: Minnesota skies

Spectacular scenes from the skies across Minnesota.

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September 22, 2010 8:59 AM

Wolves to be protected on reservation

An estimated 100 wolves live on the Red Lake Indian Reservation near Bemidji and tribal leaders want to protect them. So they've adopted a plan to manage the wolves and their habitat on the reservation.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tom Robertson

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September 22, 2010 3:00 AM

Minn. officials on lookout for bat-killing disease

White-nose syndrome has killed more than 1 million bats in the U.S. and Canada, but wildlife researchers know it can spread fast and are watching for it.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 21, 2010 11:14 AM

Group calls for resignation of U official over spiked film

The Land Stewardship Project joins the controversy over a film about pollution in the Mississippi.

by Bob Collins

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