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Greater Minnesota

Enbridge ordered to pay $3.3 million for an aquifer breach

Enbridge ordered to pay $3.3 million for an aquifer breach

The Minnesota DNR says Enbridge pierced a groundwater aquifer in Clearwater County during construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline, causing an estimated release of more than 24 million gallons of groundwater from the aquifer, posing a risk to rare wetlands.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Outdoor sports remain very white. Duluth groups are working to close the 'adventure gap'

Adventure sports like mountain biking and climbing are all the rage right now. In Duluth, the city has invested in new bike and ski trails and an ice climbing park. Even as the state grows more diverse, however, those sports remain overwhelmingly white. But groups in Duluth are working to change that. 
by Dan Kraker

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St. Louis County calls for statewide action on chronic wasting disease

St. Louis County calls for statewide action on chronic wasting disease

A St. Louis County commissioner wants other counties to join in pressuring the state legislature to take stronger action to address the threat to white-tailed deer from chronic wasting disease.
by Dan Gunderson

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20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks to be marked at events across Minnesota

20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks to be marked at events across Minnesota

The 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be marked at events across Minnesota on Saturday. The state's official 9/11 Day of Remembrance will take place on the Minnesota Capitol grounds in St. Paul.
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As Line 3 nears completion, pipeline battles are far from over

As Line 3 nears completion, pipeline battles are far from over

Opponents don't plan to give up trying to stop the pipeline, even as their legal options dwindle. They plan to continue contesting Line 3 through protests and in court even after oil begins flowing from Alberta, Canada.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Believe it or nut: Squirrel stashes food in Pine Co. deputy's squad car

“These nuts have now been placed in evidence,” said a Facebook post from the Pine County Sheriff’s Office. “If anyone sees a squirrel looking for his food, we are looking for said squirrel for questioning in relation to this incident.”
by Tim Nelson

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