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March 1, 2010 5:26 PM

Cash for appliances program overwhelmed

The contractor running Minnesota's appliance-rebate program says suspicious activity may have contributed to the crash of the Web site on the first day of the program.

by Elizabeth Dunbar and Sunny Thao

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March 1, 2010 2:15 PM

Candidates for governor split on lifting Minnesota's nuclear moratorium

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has said he would support lifting a ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants in the state. But if an effort in the Legislature to repeal the ban fails again this year, it could be an issue the new governor will have to consider.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 1, 2010 12:04 PM

State again considers ending ban on new nuclear plants

Past efforts to lift the ban failed, but there's more political pressure to back nuclear power in this election year

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 26, 2010 10:19 PM

Peterson challenges EPA on greenhouse gases

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota has introduced a measure aimed at blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating pollution-causing greenhouse gases.

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February 25, 2010 5:23 PM

Emerald ash borers found in Minneapolis

The insects were found in four trees in the Prospect Park-East River Road neighborhood of Minneapolis, within Tower Hill Park, according to state agriculture officials.

by Melanie Sommer and Jessica Mador

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February 24, 2010 3:52 PM

Snow seeding to restore native plants to the prairie

A new restoration project that uses snow seeding techniques could help restore native plants to the southeastern Minnesota prairie.

by Elizabeth Baier

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February 23, 2010 6:23 PM

Analysis criticizes proposed Mississippi lock expansion

A new analysis criticizes the economic underpinnings of a plan to expand five locks and dams on the Mississippi River.

by Dan Olson

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February 23, 2010 4:32 PM

Tree-destroying gypsy moths spreading in NE Minn.

Gypsy moths are spreading across northeastern Minnesota, so the state is increasing the number of acres being treated for the tree-destroying pest.

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February 23, 2010 2:32 PM

Three full-time workers assigned to help state's ethanol plants

The Pollution Control Agency is assigning three people to work full-time to help the state's 22 ethanol plants improve compliance with environmental regulations.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 23, 2010 6:03 AM

New park gun law has limited impact at Voyageurs

A new federal law allowing guns in national parks will have a limited impact in Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

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