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Minnesota DNR launches new hearing process for PolyMet mine

Sep 25, 2021 10:58AM ● By Editor

From Minnesota Public Radio News - September 24, 2021

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Video: Christmas Trees Affected by Drought

Sep 25, 2021 05:40AM ● By Editor

The Hoffbauer Tree Farm planted 5,000 transplants in early May. A transplant is a seedling that is 1-3 years old with a full set of roots. As the drought worsened over the summer, 25-50% of the newly-planted transplants died. From WDIO-TV - September 24, 2021

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Red means go! Minnesota's fall colors start to burst

Sep 25, 2021 04:42AM ● By Editor

Corners of far northern Minnesota are already approaching their peak or are close to it, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' newest fall color finder report. From Minnesota Public Radio News - September 24, 2021

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COVID-19 in MN: Deaths, new cases climb as pandemic stays entrenched

Sep 25, 2021 04:18AM ● By Editor

Officials have been anxious for weeks that the new school year would bring an increase in the number of cases among kids. Three weeks in, that appears to be happening. More than 770 school buildings currently report at least one case of COVID-19 among students or staff. From Minnesota Public Radio News - September 24, 2021

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Video: Governor Walz announces $10 Million drought relief package for farmers, producers

Sep 25, 2021 04:11AM ● By Editor

The governor's proposal includes $5 million in rapid response grants to provide drought relief for livestock producers and specialty crop producers. By Tommy Wilta of KSTP-TV - September 24, 2021

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Video: Rising thefts of catalytic converters

Sep 25, 2021 04:03AM ● By Editor

Why are they stealing this specific piece of your car? On average, police say thieves can make up to $300 per converter. From WDIO-TV - September 24, 2021

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Minnesota female brewers gather to inspire industry changes, create new beer

Sep 25, 2021 03:55AM ● By Editor

In 2019, the Brewer’s Association reported only 7.5% of the 8,391 craft breweries in the United States employed a female in a brewer role. By Jennifer Hoff of KARE 11 News - September 24, 2021

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Video: With Gabby Petito case in the spotlight, advocates provide advice about domestic violence

Sep 24, 2021 07:12AM ● By Editor

To make sure others don't follow in the footsteps, teach your children equity and equality for all humans. From WDIO-TV - September 23, 2021

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UMD faculty and staff call vaccine mandate ‘toothless’, call for change to COVID protocols

Sep 24, 2021 07:06AM ● By Editor

More than 600 faculty and staff from University of Minnesota campuses have signed a letter to President Joan Gabel, raising several concerns about current COVID-19 protocols. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - September 23, 2021

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In the Upper Peninsula, NOAA grant will ‘supercharge’ Lake Superior beach cleanups

Sep 24, 2021 06:50AM ● By Editor

Plastic waste is a growing problem in the Great Lakes, which researchers estimate receive about 22 million pounds of plastic annually across the system. Lake Superior fares the best, getting about 70,000 pounds on average each year. From mlive.com- September 23, 2021

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