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August 4, 2015 4:00 AM

Mille Lacs walleye decline may spell trouble for DNR, too

Some resort owners and legislators say they doubt the DNR had sound reasons for closing the walleye season early on that lake.

by Tom Scheck

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August 4, 2015 4:00 AM

How hard will it be for MN to hit clean energy targets?

President Obama has a plan to cut carbon emissions from power plants, but what does that mean for Minnesota? The short answer: It's complicated.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 3, 2015 1:57 PM

MN student testing vendor cuts pay to settle fight over problems

Testing contractor Pearson will take $1 million off its new contract and add up to $4.7 million in services to settle with the state over a spate of spring testing glitches.

by MPR News Staff

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August 3, 2015 9:04 AM

The Kills to play in Minneapolis tonight

Fans who don't have tickets by now are out of luck. The band's concert at First Avenue is sold out.

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August 3, 2015 8:00 AM

Understanding the threats to big cats worldwide

With lions in the news, what about tigers? Dubbed the Indiana Jones of wildlife science, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz describes his efforts to save the tigers of Myanmar.

by Kerri Miller

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August 3, 2015 6:58 AM

Outrage over lion's death leads to more money for research

Professor David MacDonald, director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, ran the research program that monitored Cecil the Lion before his death. MacDonald spoke with Heather McElhatton, producer of "A Beautiful World," about his research and the impact of the public outcry over Cecil's death.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 3, 2015 3:00 AM

Meningitis case sparks Minnesota immunization effort

A meningitis vaccine can help prevent the spread of the disease and state health officials are urging all men who have sex with men to get immunized.

by Lorna Benson

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August 2, 2015 3:30 PM

Mille Lacs walleye season closes Monday evening

Walleye fishing on Lake Mille Lacs will close at 10 p.m. Monday. Minnesota conservation officials confirmed Sunday that the catch had exceeded the tight quota for the season.

by MPR News Staff

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July 31, 2015 9:00 AM

Decision point today for the Minnesota Twins

Major League Baseball's big non-waiver trading deadline hits at 3 p.m. this afternoon.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 31, 2015 4:00 AM

The Mpls. cop who writes more tickets than any other

Citations for low-level offenses are one element of "broken windows" policing. Officer Michael Killebrew excels at it.

by Curtis Gilbert

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