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Can Iron Range find balance on environment, jobs?
The question on Iron Range is: can there be more jobs and still a healthy environment? It's an especially relevant question as the state considers proposals for a new form of mining, copper-nickel mining, that has a history of serious pollution in other parts of the world.
The Obama administration's point man in the fight to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes is giving Michigan residents an opportunity to sound off on the government's performance and plans.
A federal laboratory has confirmed that a white-tailed deer killed near the southeastern Minnesota town of Pine Island has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
Minn. Republicans hope to undo clean energy policies
Minnesota's pioneering clean energy policies could be headed for major changes. The House and Senate will consider legislation that could repeal much of the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007.
Chef creates meals featuring invasive Asian carp
A Wisconsin chef is planning an "invasivore" menu including Carp Cakes, Smoked Carp Steak and Carp Napoleon, featuring a few invasive Asian carp species that threaten to breach the Great Lakes.