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Transmitters implanted, loons tracked on trip from Gulf

Transmitters implanted, loons tracked on trip from Gulf

When the loons make their return journey north to Minnesota from the Gulf of Mexico this year, wildlife watchers will be following them closely. Researchers are looking for signs the loons may have been harmed by the Gulf oil spill.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Concerns in Africa raised after increase in poaching

Concerns in Africa raised after increase in poaching

In 2010 South Africa alone had over 300 confirmed poaching cases last year-that's almost one per day; a huge increase from 2009. Why the increase and what can be done to preserve rhinos and other endangered species from poaching? Two experts join Midmorning to talk about their multi-pronged assaults against poachers.

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Environmental groups concerned about plan to streamline business permits

Environmental groups concerned about plan to streamline business permits

Minnesota's leading business lobbying group wants to streamline and speed up the process for getting permits and environmental reviews completed. But some environmental groups are concerned the changes might go too far.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Minn. DNR releases draft invasive species plan

Minn. DNR releases draft invasive species plan

State natural resource officials now have a plan to slow the spread of zebra mussels, fish-killing VHS virus, jumping Asian carp and other aquatic invasive species.

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