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Map Shows States Where Wildlife Is Under Threat
Newsweek
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July 4, 2025
A number of Western states have vulnerable wildlife that would be threatened by possible land protection rollbacks, according to the conservation group the Wilderness Society. Government documents have indicated that President Donald Trump and the...
“It doesn’t have to be this way” – Scientists confirm Iowa farm pollution is creating dire health risks
The New Lede - Washington D.C.
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July 2, 2025
Agricultural operations across Iowa are a leading cause of significant water pollution problems in the state, posing dire risks to public and environmental health, according to a new scientific report that is sparking heated debate in the key US...
DNR seeks expansion of Carlton County’s largest wildlife management area
Pine Journal - Minnesota
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July 4, 2025
WRENSHALL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to expand Carlton County’s largest wildlife management area by another 495 acres. The DNR is working to acquire land formerly owned by lumber company Potlatch, which previously owned...
Peter Olin, who led Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for 24 years, dies at 87
Eden Prairie Local News - Minnesota
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July 4, 2025
Former University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Director Peter Olin passed away Monday, June 30, in St. Paul. Olin served as the Arboretum’s third director for nearly 24 years, from 1984 to 2008. He leaves behind a tremendous legacy as a...
More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children
Austin Daily Herald - Minnesota
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July 4, 2025
Published 2:00 pm Friday, July 4, 2025 By Kyra Miles Once upon a time, babies and toddlers gathered at the George Latimer Central Library in St. Paul for story time. They oohed and ahhed at the pictures, laughed at funny phrases — and they...
Supporters of climate action say work will continue in Minnesota despite federal reversal
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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July 4, 2025
“I don’t know what’s going to happen with our industry,” said Kim Benjamin, owner of Plymouth-based MNSolar, which installs rooftop solar on homes and small businesses. “Am I going to have to lay people off? It’s a big possibility.”Early analyses...
Reader's View: New Minnesota data-center law set a standard
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
The June 28 letter, “ Protect Minnesota resources from data centers ,” rightly raised concerns about the unchecked power of corporations building massive new data centers in Minnesota. However, some of its claims overlooked important progress made...
Walz leading mutiny against bipartisan governors group as Trump feud escalates
Fox News
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President Donald Trump said June 5, 2025, that 'sick puppy' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz should not have joined former Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Progressive governor...
Risk of severe storms Independence Day weekend in northeast North Dakota, northwest Minnesota
InForum - North Dakota
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July 3, 2025
GRAND FORKS — There’s a slight risk of severe storms Thursday, July 3, into Friday, July 4, throughout northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service of Grand Forks. A weather support packet issued...
A roundup of Minnesota's new laws that went into effect July 1
Monticello Times - Minnesota
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Among new laws that took effect July 1 in Minnesota are those pertaining to biennial budgets, fighting fraud and lane splitting. The following is a list of select new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session, a couple from 2024 and one from...
Hmong Minnesotan ordered deported to Laos speaks out about arrest: ‘It’s a tear in my heart’
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
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Forest Lake couple launch Minnesota Frost & Flame BBQ
Forest Lake Lowdown - Minnesota
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A new Forest Lake-based barbecue business is ready to make a big impact around Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Andrew and Tasha Perry are the masterminds behind Minnesota Frost & Flame BBQ, which promises bold flavors and savory, mouth-watering...
Why Bill Guerin’s Smart Moves Detail a New Era for Minnesota Wild
BVM Sports
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July 3, 2025
The Minnesota Wild faced disappointment as their promised impactful offseason fell short, signing only center Nico Sturm and trading for veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko. Fans anticipated significant acquisitions to break their playoff curse but...
Bemidji State University Set to Begin Deer Survey this Fall at Fond Du Lac Reservation
KQ92 - Minnesota
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July 24, 2025
By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | July 24, 2025 Cloquet, MINN. – Starting this fall, a team of Bemidji State University researchers will perform the first formal survey of deer populations on Minnesota’s Fond Du Lac Reservation. The work is...
City of Rochester aims to plant roughly 3,000 trees
KTTC - Minnesota
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July 25, 2025
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) –The city of Rochester has acquired three grants that will allow for about 3,000 trees to be planted. The grants total around $2 million with two of them coming from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Jeff...
Months of Trail-Cam Footage in Remote Wilderness, See Highlights
Outdoors
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July 24, 2025
The Voyageurs Wolf Project is dedicated to better understanding the ecology of wolves in the greater Voyageurs National Park ecosystem of Minnesota. The organization uses trail-cam footage to study wildlife like wolves, bears, and more in the...
Ameriprise Financial Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2025-- Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP): Earnings Per Diluted Share Return on Equity, ex AOCI (1) Q2 2025 Q2 2025 GAAP $10.73 GAAP 45.8% Adjusted Operating $9.11 Adjusted Operating 51.5% Second quarter...
New Lane Splitting and Filtering Law Now in Effect for Minnesota Motorcyclists
Marshall Radio - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
MARSHALL — A new Minnesota law that took effect July 1 now allows motorcycles to use lane splitting and lane filtering in certain traffic conditions — a change that Minnesota State Patrol Captain Casey Meagher says drivers should be aware of,...
Hot, humid end to week in Minnesota before rain returns over weekend
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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By Joseph Dames Joseph Dames Meteorologist Joseph Dames joined the WCCO team during the winter of 2022. He is currently the weekday morning meteorologist. You can also catch him putting together weather, science, and other environmental stories...
Cooking Through The Climate Crisis: Book Review of C. Pam Zhang’s Land of Milk and Honey
The Geek Anthropologist
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July 3, 2025
By David Sutton A number of scholars in Anthropology and related disciplines have posed the question “What is the Future of Food?” in our times of polycrisis and a seemingly broken food system (see for example, Sophia Roosth’s (2013) discussion of...