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Wolves to be protected on reservation

Wolves to be protected on reservation

An estimated 100 wolves live on the Red Lake Indian Reservation near Bemidji and tribal leaders want to protect them. So they've adopted a plan to manage the wolves and their habitat on the reservation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tom Robertson

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Blown-out BP well finally killed at bottom of Gulf

A permanent cement plug sealed BP's well nearly 2.5 miles below the sea floor in the Gulf of Mexico, five agonizing months after an explosion sank a drilling rig and led to the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history.

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Reclaming space on 'PARK(ing) Day'

Reclaming space on 'PARK(ing) Day'

The world-wide PARK(ing) Day event is designed to empower people to reclaim parking spots from cars and make a statement about the urban habitat.
by Chris Roberts

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U of M dean says 'Troubled Waters' film 'vilifies agriculture'

The film, "Troubled Waters," is about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, and pollution from Minnesota that's contributing to the problem. Its premiere was abruptly postponed by the university officials.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Part of Heartland State Trail closing for rehab

Most of the Heartland State Trail between Walker and Cass Lake will temporarily close for reconstruction of several segments along the trail in north-central Minnesota.

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