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Cub born to research bear Lily dies

One of the two cubs recently born to the Minnesota black bear made famous by the Internet has died.

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Loss of federal wolf control money blindsides state

Loss of federal wolf control money blindsides state

Congress removed all funding for the Wolf Predation Management program in a temporary appropriations bill signed by President Obama on March 18. The program had a $727,000 budget to fund efforts in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin.
by Madeleine Baran

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Outstate parks and trails want a bigger piece of the Legacy Amendment pie

In the first biennium after the new sales tax was established, the money was divided -- 42 percent for state parks, 42 percent for metro area parks and 15 percent for a grant fund, most of which went to greater Minnesota trails.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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New BWCA checklist: a paddle, fishing pole and a cell phone

New BWCA checklist: a paddle, fishing pole and a cell phone

A five day trial beginning this week in Hennepin County will determine if AT&T can build a cell phone tower visible from many locations within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. AT&T argues local residents ought to be able to get better service and that service would increase public safety within the wilderness. Environmentalists counter that the tower would put birds at risk and spoil the rare wilderness experience.
by Michael Olson

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Snow geese pose dilemma for wildlife managers

Snow geese pose dilemma for wildlife managers

After more than a decade of intensive hunting pressure to trim the numbers of snow geese that fly through North Dakota and western Minnesota, the midcontinent population of the birds remains too high. The snow geese continue to threaten the fragile arctic coastline where they spend their summers.

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DNR may be granted greater inspection authority to combat zebra mussels

DNR may be granted greater inspection authority to combat zebra mussels

Legislation authorizes mandatory inspections at or near water access points. If inspectors find an invasive species, they can require the boat or other equipment to go through a decontamination process.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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