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The year in science
Last year brought historical anniversaries for Darwin and Galileo and real-time discoveries from earth-like planets in our galaxy to controversy over global warming on earth. Midmorning talks about the scientific discoveries and science policy issues that came out of 2009.
Four Wisconsin anglers face a total of $3,600 in fines for allegedly keeping 40 walleyes over the limit while fishing on Minnesota's Upper Red Lake.
A requirement by Minnesota regulators for electric utilities to factor costs for emitting carbon dioxide into their power generating plans affects utilities that export electricity to the state, and at least one of Minnesota's neighbors is ready to fight the requirement in court.