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MPR News is your source for environment news from Minnesota and across the country.

Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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MPCA warns of impending risk of harmful algae

As the Land of 10,000 Lakes starts to warm up, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is warning that warm weather makes conditions right for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful blooms of algae.

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Lavish praise for Lake Superior novel that took 8 years to write

Lavish praise for Lake Superior novel that took 8 years to write

Writing about Lake Superior can be a huge task - just ask Danielle Sosin, a Duluth-based author of "The Long-Shining Waters," a novel which intertwines the stories of three women living next to the big lake at different times in history.
by Euan Kerr

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Stillwater lift bridge legislation stirs up debate from local politicians

Stillwater lift bridge legislation stirs up debate from local politicians

With bi-partisan bills moving through the House and Senate, it looks more likely that the old Stillwater Lift Bridge might be replaced by a larger four-lane bridge. But opponents haven't backed down. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke to advocates from both sides of the issue.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Scientist and conservationist Tim Flannery at the Commonwealth Club

Scientist and conservationist Tim Flannery at the Commonwealth Club

Internationally acclaimed scientist Tim Flannery offers solutions on how the international community can address climate change. He headed the Copenhagen Climate Council, a coalition of community, business, and political leaders who came together to confront climate change ahead of the U.N Climate Change Conference in 2009.

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Birds' greatest urban predator: The city skyline

Birds' greatest urban predator: The city skyline

Audubon Minnesota is in its fifth year of research looking into how many birds are being killed by flying into buildings and what can be done to reduce the number. In the Twin Cities, Audubon Minnesota collected 1,400 dead birds from 2007 to 2009, representing 100 different species -- mostly songbirds.
by Dan Olson

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For urban wildlife, a place to get well

For urban wildlife, a place to get well

Spring is a busy time of year for the staff at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. From baby herons to baby squirrels, they see more than 100 animals a day. Midmorning speaks with the center's director about how the public can help injured or orphaned animals.

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