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New wildlife management area in NW Minnesota preserves rare prairie habitat

Aug 09, 2021 05:54AM ● By Editor

By Dan Gunderson of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 9, 2021

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Much of Minnesota sees rain, but not enough to break drought

Aug 09, 2021 05:27AM ● By Editor

Weather Service meteorologist Tom Hultquist said that while much of the state received rain, it wasn't consistent or widespread enough to break through the statewide drought or to make up for the lack of rainfall. By Hannah Yang of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 8, 2021

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The Fight to Save Lake Superior’s Last Caribou

Aug 08, 2021 08:14AM ● By Editor

After rampant old-growth deforestation and development, this coastal population could be quickly wiped out. By Andy McGlashen of sierra.org - August 7, 2021

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Everyone Feels The Rain Relief, But Does It Make A Difference For Minnesota Farmers?

Aug 08, 2021 07:43AM ● By Editor

This recent rain won’t do much for what’s already finished growing, but is promising for next season’s surplus. By Marielle Mohs of WCCO-TV - August 7, 2021

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COUNTY CONNECTIONS: Rise of Algae Blooms in Cook County

Aug 06, 2021 09:51AM ● By Editor

By Tim Nelson, Land Services Director of Cook County MN - August 6, 2021

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Treeless Christmas? Tree seedlings struggling to grow during Northland’s drought

Aug 06, 2021 06:54AM ● By Editor

The tree owners are wary of a possible shortage five years down the road as these new seedlings face a severe drought. By Abigael Smith of KBJR-TV - August 5, 2021

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Crews work to remove islands of invasive cattails in Voyageurs National Park

Aug 03, 2021 06:55AM ● By Editor

The hybrid can tolerate different water depths and salinity, which lets it invade and out-compete other native species such as wild rice, sedges, rushes and native cattail. By Will Matuska of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 2, 2021

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'You pray for rain': Low rivers stressing irrigators, recreationists — and potentially, critters

Aug 03, 2021 06:40AM ● By Editor

Rivers across the state are very low because of the severe drought encompassing much of the state. That's affecting a lot of people who rely on rivers and streams for their livelihood. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - August 3, 2021

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Aug 02, 2021 02:45PM ● By Editor

CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) stopped a 13-year-old for riding a very long wheelie in the roadway on an ATV. Hill escorted the juvenile home and had a talk with mom. District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 2, 2021

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New rules in place to avoid bear conflicts in Superior National Forest

Aug 02, 2021 05:23AM ● By Editor

Superior National Forest is making changes, forcing visitors to properly store their food to protect themselves and the bears. From Fox 9 News - August 1, 2021

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