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Greater Minnesota

DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish

DNR plans changes to protect native rough fish

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans expanded research and regulatory changes to better protect native fish species long overlooked by the agency. The recommendations are part of a new report to the state Legislature on native rough fish conservation.
by Dan Gunderson

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Duluth Indigenous-led nonprofit prepares to open expanded shelter

Duluth Indigenous-led nonprofit prepares to open expanded shelter

The American Indian Community Housing Organization, or AICHO, has nearly finished a more than $2 million project in Duluth to expand the region’s only culturally specific domestic violence emergency shelter.
by Dan Kraker

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Court upholds air permit for proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine

Court upholds air permit for proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine

The Minnesota Court of Appeals Monday upheld a key air permit for the proposed mine formerly known as PolyMet, but several other key permits have either been revoked or sent back to state agencies for additional work.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota counties stand to lose millions after Supreme Court ruling

Minnesota counties stand to lose millions after Supreme Court ruling

In Minnesota, tax-forfeited properties generate millions of dollars that local governments use to run their operations, according to an analysis of public records by MPR News, APM Reports and the APM Research Lab.  
by Kirsti Marohn and Alyson Clary

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Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Minnesota farmers want help fending off voracious deer

Farmers across the state want the Department of Natural Resources to do more to curb damage from large herds of white-tailed deer. A DNR official said it would be difficult for the state to compensate farmers for all wildlife losses. But agency staff are drafting regulatory proposals to address the deer problem that they could unveil during the upcoming legislative session.
by Dan Gunderson

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Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

Large invasive carp catch in Mississippi triggers worry, new calls for deterrent

There's no evidence yet that invasive carp are reproducing in Minnesota. Still, some environmental advocates say the DNR should move quicker to stop invasive carp from establishing a permanent presence here.
by Kirsti Marohn

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