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January 18, 2010 7:14 AM

Applications open for youth conservation program

Youth ages 15-18 will live at St. Croix State Park for eight weeks. They'll travel in crews led by staff members to various state and federal lands to camp out and work on conservation projects.

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January 15, 2010 4:53 PM

Committee's bill would realign Minn. environmental departments

The Minnesota Senate Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee met in Bemidji Friday to hear feedback on a bill that would overhaul management of the DNR and other state agencies.

by Tom Robertson

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January 15, 2010 4:47 PM

State gives money to help cities fight ash borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture awarded $1.8 million in grants this week to fight the spread of the dreaded emerald ash borer.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 15, 2010 11:25 AM

Pawlenty announces deal on Lake Vermilion state park

Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Friday that the state has reached an agreement with U.S. Steel to acquire land for a state park at Lake Vermilion in northern Minnesota.

by Bob Kelleher

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January 13, 2010 10:19 AM

Haitians count their dead after devastating quake

The number of dead from yesterday's devastating earthquake in Haiti is expected to run into the thousands. Midday features the BBC program "World Have Your Say," with the latest from Haiti.

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January 12, 2010 3:59 PM

Rain water won't go to waste at the new Twins stadium

The new Twins baseball park will have a sophisticated rain water recycling system.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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January 12, 2010 2:56 PM

Weatherization program to be recognized by federal energy officials

A state weatherization program that received $132 million in federal stimulus money will be recognized by federal energy officials for putting the dollars to work.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 12, 2010 1:37 PM

Asian carp DNA found closer to Lake Michigan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says more DNA from the invasive Asian Carp has been found near Lake Michigan.

by Bob Kelleher

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January 12, 2010 7:44 AM

Pipeline crews cleaning up oil leak in NE North Dakota

Crews are finishing up repairs and cleanup work after a pipeline leak in northeast North Dakota.

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January 11, 2010 5:29 PM

Minn. waives 5-percent biodiesel requirement

Due to the cold weather, Minnesota is temporarily waiving its requirement that No. 1 diesel fuel include 5 percent biodiesel.

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