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December 28, 2009 12:00 AM

Residents divided over North Branch power plant project

A national company that wants to build a power plant near North Branch says it will be good for the environment, but some neighbors are worried.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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December 23, 2009 7:22 AM

$3.7 million awarded to Minn. conservation projects

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' new conservation grant program is awarding more than $3.7 million for 35 fish and wildlife projects.

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December 23, 2009 6:00 AM

The deeper message of a decorated tree

Christians are reminded of the Christ child, but the tree itself belongs to no denomination.

by Gordon C. Stewart

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December 23, 2009 12:00 AM

Morality and shopping

Psychologists have discovered that virtuous shopping in the laboratory, that is buying earth-friendly products, can lead to lying, cheating, and stinginess. But in real life, is there a connection between how we feel, what we buy, and how we behave?

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December 22, 2009 4:27 PM

Small conservation projects get funding from outdoors amendment

Thirty-five small conservation projects in Minnesota will get a boost from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, created when Minnesota voters approved a constitutional amendment last year.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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December 22, 2009 9:42 AM

Minn. agency rejects New Ulm wind energy project

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has rejected a permit for New Ulm's proposed wind-power project.

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December 22, 2009 1:13 AM

The Daily Digest

Here's a look at the day's political news.

by Tom Scheck

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December 22, 2009 12:00 AM

Design that can change lives

In his book "Out of Poverty," Paul Polak argues that innovative design solutions can do more to help the world's poor than most mainstream poverty eradication programs. He is part of a growing movement focusing on designing and manufacturing low-cost products that can save lives, and help people earn a living, in the developing world.

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December 21, 2009 4:16 PM

Deer from hunting season tests positive for bovine TB

A deer harvested during hunting season in Minnesota has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 21, 2009 12:33 PM

Minn. gypsy moth capture rose in 2009

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture caught more than twice the number of gypsy moths this year over last year.

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