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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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As state buys land, counties lose tax revenue

As state buys land, counties lose tax revenue

Some northern Minnesota counties worry they're losing their taxable lands. The state already owns millions of acres that counties can't tax. Now, flush with cash from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, the state is buying up even more land.
by Tom Robertson

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DNR: Zebra mussels found in Gull Lake

DNR: Zebra mussels found in Gull Lake

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says biologists have confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Gull Lake near Brainerd.

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Saving a fierce and cunning predator

Saving a fierce and cunning predator

The world's largest and deadliest cat is in danger of extinction. Tiger experts discuss why these majestic hunters are dwindling in number and what's being done to save them.

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Levee project helps flood-prone area, ducks

Levee project helps flood-prone area, ducks

The North Ottawa levee, a project that is able to hold 75 square miles of spring runoff in the Red River Valley near Breckenridge, could be a model for future flood control efforts.
by Dan Gunderson

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