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Vigilant on the prairie, researchers log spring's earlier arrival

Vigilant on the prairie, researchers log spring's earlier arrival

A Fargo researcher is carefully watching for signs of spring on the Minnesota prairie. He's comparing what he sees with records going back 100 years. Based on several years of observation, it appears flowers are blooming earlier, and migrating birds are arriving sooner than in the past. Researchers think the changes are a result of a warming climate.
by Dan Gunderson

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While agencies disagree, old mine pit keeps filling with water

While agencies disagree, old mine pit keeps filling with water

A disagreement between two government agencies has stalemated a solution to a big problem for the Iron Range town of Bovey. That's where a nearby mine pit continues filling with water that could inundate Bovey if not stopped.
by Bob Kelleher

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Leech Lake leaders want to halt fishing protest

Leech Lake leaders want to halt fishing protest

Leaders on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation say they will work to resolve differences over treaty rights through conversation with state officials and diplomacy, instead of a demonstration before the state's fishing opener next month.
by Tom Robertson

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Critters and plants active in early spring

John Latimer hosts "The Phenology Show" on KAXE radio in Grand Rapids. Phenology is the study of how climate affects plants and animals, so he keeps track of how the trees and critters around him are changing all year round.

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Kekekabic Trail in NE Minn. closed for fire risk

The U.S. Forest Service has closed a rugged hiking trail through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area due to the very high fire danger in northern Minnesota.

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Study finds levels of pharmaceuticals in wastewater widespread

Study finds levels of pharmaceuticals in wastewater widespread

In the most comprehensive study of a variety of chemical compounds coming from municipal sewage plants, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency confirmed widespread, but low concentrations of water contamination from human medications and antibiotics.
by Dan Gunderson

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