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February 2, 2010 4:46 PM

Obama's budget offers mixed results for Minnesota

The $3.8-trillion federal budget proposed by President Obama this week holds some promises, and some worries, for Minnesota.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 2, 2010 11:35 AM

EPA opens hearings on herbicide atrazine

The EPA has opened hearings on the safety of the farm herbicide atrazine and some Minnesota farmers are defending the product.

by Bob Kelleher

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February 1, 2010 5:04 PM

Regulators consider new rules for wind farms

Rules for locating wind farms in Minnesota could change, as state regulators consider complaints from neighbors.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 1, 2010 1:50 PM

2010 Lake Mille Lacs walleye quota up slightly

A committee of state and tribal officials is recommending a safe harvest level for walleye at 544,000 pounds, up 3,000 pounds from 2009.

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February 1, 2010 1:46 PM

Obama seeks $300 million for Great Lakes cleanup

The money would pay for projects such as preventing foreign species invasions, removing contaminated sediments, improving wildlife habitat and reducing fertilizer runoff.

by John Flesher, Associated Press

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February 1, 2010 12:00 AM

Disposing of old medicines can be tricky business

State legislators are looking at ways for Minnesotans to safely dispose of unwanted and old medicines, some of which contain residues that can end up in our lakes and rivers.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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January 29, 2010 5:18 PM

U of M study says not enough room for more trees

A study out today from the University of Minnesota found that efforts to plant more trees is not likely to be enough to reduce carbon emissions in our region.

by Tom Crann

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January 29, 2010 4:49 PM

MPCA fines ethanol plant for wastewater violations

A southern Minnesota ethanol plant will pay a nearly $900,000 penalty for wastewater violations.

by Mark Steil

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January 29, 2010 2:39 PM

Solar panels to be installed on Mpls convention center roof

The Minneapolis City Council approved a proposal Friday to install solar panels on the roof of the city's convention center.

by Brandt Williams

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January 28, 2010 4:27 PM

Asian carp summit to be Feb. 8 at White House

Three governors intent on keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes are taking their concerns to the White House.

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