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Community Voices

Inaction on water issues will only create a greater crisis for the next generation

By John Zanmiller | 05/06/13

Establishing responsible and sustainable water legislation is a major component of moving our nation into water security.

D.C. Dispatches

Obama signs disaster declaration for southwestern Minnesota following April storms

By Devin Henry | 05/03/13

WASHINGTON — The storm in question overed southwestern Minnesota in a thick coating of ice.

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Community Voices

AT&T cell phone tower diminishes Minnesota’s prized northern wilderness

By Stephen Wilbers | 05/02/13

If you paddle Ella Hall Lake this summer, you’ll see the top of AT&T’s new 450-foot cell phone tower, with its white strobe light blinking by day and its red beacon light flashing by night.

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Earth Journal

Get ready for more White Bear Lakes: Two new looks at groundwater depletion

By Ron Meador | 05/01/13

This is not really a mixed picture. The trend lines on groundwater withdrawal are steady and steep. Responses so far have been scattered and inconsistent. 

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MinnClips

Turkeys in the snow

By Tom Nehil | 04/29/13

Photographer Sparky Stensaas captures Minnesota turkeys up close.

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Community Voices

Losing wetlands: The sinking of Minnesota's protections

By Elanne Palcich | 04/29/13

The governor cannot have it both ways. Either he defends the right to clean water and air, or he continues to dismantle legislation designed to protect those rights.

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Earth Journal

Minnesota's air quality rises in new stats; how those grades are made

By Ron Meador | 04/25/13

The region stretching from the Twin Cities to St. Cloud went from 36th most polluted urban area in the country to 42nd place among the 235 places  tabulated.

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MinnClips

Aurora and starlight over northern Minnesota

By Tom Nehil | 04/25/13

A photographer captures beauty in the night sky.

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Community Voices

Minnesota needs a bold framework to change its energy picture

By Sen. John Marty | 04/23/13

In the Minnesota Legislature, there is a push for a transition to a sustainable energy economy.

Political Agenda

Minnesota schools among national award winners for environmental efforts

By Joe Kimball | 04/22/13

Four Minnesota school programs were honored by the U.S. Department of Education.