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Opponents of data centers join with critics of power line proposal in northern Minnesota

Opponents of data centers join with critics of power line proposal in northern Minnesota

Opponents of a massive data center proposed by Google in the small northern Minnesota city of Hermantown are also speaking out against a proposed electric transmission line that advocates argue is needed for the transmission of energy generated from renewable sources.
by Dan Kraker

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DNR: 75-year-old system of protected lands is the 'heartbeat' of wildlife conservation

DNR: 75-year-old system of protected lands is the 'heartbeat' of wildlife conservation

Wildlife Management Areas emerged from a movement in the 1950s to conserve wetlands after many were drained or filled for agriculture. There are now about 1,500 of these protected areas in a variety of habitats across the state.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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Getting ahead of the sneeze: Preparing for spring allergy season

Getting ahead of the sneeze: Preparing for spring allergy season

Snow is still on the ground across parts of Minnesota, but it’s not too early to start thinking about spring allergies. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two allergists about what’s coming this season and how to get ahead of it.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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In southeast Minnesota, transmission line for green energy raises environmental concerns

In southeast Minnesota, transmission line for green energy raises environmental concerns

A massive expansion of the electricity grid through southern Minnesota has local landowners and conservationists worried about the impact on wildlife, ground water and the land. Utilities say the project is necessary to expand the reach of renewable energy produced in the upper Midwest.
by Catharine Richert

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Judge bars property owner from landing helicopter at his Gull Lake home after lengthy legal dispute

Judge bars property owner from landing helicopter at his Gull Lake home after lengthy legal dispute

Twin Cities CEO Doug Schieffer has been fighting with the city of East Gull Lake over whether he can take off, land and store his helicopter on his property. The city says that under its zoning ordinances, those activities constitute an “airport” and aren’t permitted in residential areas.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Klobuchar praises efforts to prevent future wildfires in Bemidji a year after massive storm

Klobuchar praises efforts to prevent future wildfires in Bemidji a year after massive storm

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar made a stop in Bemidji this past week for an update on the ongoing recovery efforts nearly a year after a devastating storm felled 9 million trees in the region.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Feds to close Grand Rapids lab that does global-leading research on forestry, climate change

Feds to close Grand Rapids lab that does global-leading research on forestry, climate change

The Trump administration plans to close two northern Minnesota U.S. Forest Service research facilities, including one in Grand Rapids that led globally recognized research on the impacts of climate change on forests and peatlands.
by Dan Kraker

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Veterinary toxicologist shares advice for pet parents who use cannabis

Veterinary toxicologist shares advice for pet parents who use cannabis

Renee Schmid, director of veterinary medicine and a senior veterinary toxicologist at the Pet Poison Helpline, told Morning Edition there’s consistently high call volume around animals and the drug.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Triplets! 3 baby eagles confirmed on Minnesota DNR EagleCam

Triplets! 3 baby eagles confirmed on Minnesota DNR EagleCam

Three baby eagles have hatched in the nest featured on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ EagleCam. They estimate that the young are about four days old.
by Matt Mikus

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