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How a cat rescue worker created an internet splash with a 'CatVana' adoption campaign

How a cat rescue worker created an internet splash with a 'CatVana' adoption campaign

If you're on the market for a "2015 Furcedes" named Buddy you're in luck, thanks to a social media manager's campaign modeled after Carvana. Pippi's Place in Atlanta has a Furrari and a Meowzda, too.
by Matt Adams

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It's been a smoky week — what's the forecast ahead for air quality and wildfires?

It's been a smoky week — what's the forecast ahead for air quality and wildfires?

An early start to wildfire season in Canada is pumping thick smoke plumes over Minnesota this week. So, what’s the outlook for our skies and air quality this summer? And what do we know about climate change and the frequency of wildfire smoke events in Minnesota?
by Paul Huttner

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Smoky skies have prompted an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. What does it mean?

Smoky skies have prompted an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. What does it mean?

An air quality alert is in effect for all of Minnesota through 6 a.m. Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to blanket the state. What does the alert mean, and what should you do?
by MPR News Staff

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Wisconsin tribe to ask court to shut down oil pipeline

Wisconsin tribe to ask court to shut down oil pipeline

Attorneys for a Wisconsin Native American tribe are set to present their arguments that a federal judge should order an energy company to shut down an oil pipeline because rapid erosion could expose it and cause a massive oil spill on reservation land. 
by The Associated Press

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State lawmakers agree to 'historic' environment and climate bill

State lawmakers agree to 'historic' environment and climate bill

Backers say this is a historic environment, energy and climate budget bill that will make transformative investments to help Minnesota combat climate change and move more aggressively toward a carbon-free economy.
by Dan Kraker

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Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, despite growing concern that wind energy and other pressures are jeopardizing golden eagle populations.
by The Associated Press

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