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April 9, 2010 5:02 PM

Asian carp focus of conservation group resolution

The National Wildlife Federation has passed a resolution asking for the separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds in an effort to stop the spread of invasive species like the Asian carp.

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April 9, 2010 4:26 PM

More dry weather means more burning rules

State officials are still concerned about wildfires across the state, and on Monday they will implement even stricter rules on open burning.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 9, 2010 2:53 PM

Minn. mosquito treatments to start earlier this year

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District in St. Paul plans to get an early jump on its annual war against the pesky bugs.

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April 9, 2010 8:30 AM

Source of synthetic chemical found in Mpls. lake ID'd

A metal plating company in St. Louis Park is a likely source of perfluorinated chemicals showing up in fish in Lake Calhoun.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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April 8, 2010 6:33 PM

Target Field scores LEED certification

The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Target Field silver-level certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

by Perry Finelli

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April 8, 2010 6:15 AM

Minn. groups call for federal cash for Great Lakes

Minnesota environmental groups are pushing Congress to approve federal money to clean up the Great Lakes and keep invasive species out.

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April 7, 2010 7:21 PM

Caribou switches to sustainably grown coffee

Caribou Coffee will commit to buying coffee grown only under sustainable farming practices developed by the Rainforest Alliance, company officials announced today.

by Madeleine Baran

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April 7, 2010 2:25 PM

Suit filed to remove Minn. wolves from endangered species list

Two Minnesota men have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to remove Minnesota wolves from the U.S. endangered species list.

by Bob Kelleher

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April 7, 2010 2:19 PM

Ethanol plant in southern Minn. closing

An ethanol plant in southern Minnesota will shut down at the end of the week because it's not making enough money.

by Mark Steil

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April 7, 2010 1:04 PM

Study: Closing Chicago locks to keep out carp would cost billions

A report released Wednesday by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce says closing two shipping locks on Chicago waterways would cost the area economy $4.7 billion over 20 years.

by John Flesher, Associated Press

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