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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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Water project at risk without federal funds

Water project at risk without federal funds

Work on a multi-state water project that will serve rural areas of southwest Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota, is expected to hit a roadblock in 2011 as federal funding hits a record low.

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New DNR head aims to balance environment and economics

New DNR head aims to balance environment and economics

Groups that support environmental conservation, hunting and fishing are hailing DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's choice to lead Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources. Tom Landwehr has decades of experience working both inside the DNR and for conservation groups including the Nature Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited.

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Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR

Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR

Gov. Mark Dayton's choice to lead the Minneseota Department of Natural Resources gets high marks from many for his long conservation record. But those in the state's mining industry have questions about the appointment.
by Tim Pugmire

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MPCA cites air violations at sugar beet plant

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has assessed a sugar beet plant a $50,400 civil penalty for air quality and storage tank violations.

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Stakes high for mining projects with Dayton's DNR pick

Stakes high for mining projects with Dayton's DNR pick

Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to announce soon his choice for Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. The stakes are particularly high in Northern Minnesota where controversial new mining projects pit water quality against the promise of new jobs.
by Bob Kelleher

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MPCA taking comments on new 3M discharge permit

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is taking public comments on a new wastewater discharge permit for 3M Co.'s Cottage Grove manufacturing facility.

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