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EH? PLUS St. Louis River events rescheduled
The St. Louis River Alliance has rescheduled two events on the river that were rained out recently. The annual river cleanup set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday will focus on Clough Island, a designat...
Posted on 5/23/13 at 12:00 AM
STAFF BLOG NIE ROCKS! Celebrate Earth Day with these Newspaper Activities
Every day is Earth Day for people who care about the environment.But for one day each year, people all over the world join forces to call attention to the beauty of the Earth and the ways in which w...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 9:18 AM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Learning on a grander 'SCALE'
The University of North Dakota Office of Instructional Development is tipping the "scales" when it comes to creative teaching and learning practices for its students. The University recently added ...
Posted on 11/15/12 at 4:47 PM
THE FLENSBURGER FILES We have our man for the job! Now let's get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections
What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I've been asking myself ever...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 5:40 AM
OH LOOK, A SHINY THING! What Will You Do to Fight Silver Carp?
We were discussing potential questions to ask people running for the state legislature at a meeting today, and I thought it would be a good idea to ask them what they would do about silver carp. Here...
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:58 PM
Wabasha City Council backs frac sand project 
A proposed rail shipping hub for frac sand got a boost when the Wabasha City Council rejected a request to study the environmental risks.
By Associated Press , December 18, 2012
Mayville elevator to cut dust by installing air pollution control system
Mayville Farmers Co-op Elevator plans to install a $550,000 air pollution control system within six months to control dust and chaff from its elevator in downtown Mayville.
By Kevin Bonham , December 10, 2012
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Energy experts say drilling can be made cleaner
Nearly all sides agree, that the technology exists to control methane gas leaks and other air pollution associated with drilling. The bad news is that the industry is booming so rapidly that some companies and some regulators can't seem to get ahead of the problems.
By Kevin Begos and Seth Borenstein , December 10, 2012
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$11 million deal protects 2,000 acres on Mississippi River near Brainerd
Conservationists have closed on an $11 million deal to protect nearly 2,000 acres of land along the Mississippi River northeast of Brainerd.
By Associated Press , December 03, 2012
MPCA to list impaired wild rice waters
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has agreed to add lakes and rivers that can't sustain wild rice beds because of pollution to its list of impaired waters.
By Associated Press , November 29, 2012
OUR OPINION: Hunting, fishing, hiking and oil development
The fact that conservation and oil-industry groups actively are trying to find areas of mutual agreement is great news.
By Tom Dennis , November 28, 2012
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White Bear Lake group sues DNR over lake levels
A group of White Bear Lake residents and business owners are suing the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources claiming the agency's practices have contributed to falling levels at the lake north of St. Paul.
By Associated Press , November 27, 2012
Minnesota DNR rejects environmental review of mining leases
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has denied a petition seeking an environmental review before the state awards its next round of mining leases.
By Associated Press , November 27, 2012
Minneapolis considers rating buildings' energy use
Minneapolis leaders are hoping a proposed ordinance would encourage building owners to cut energy consumption.
By Associated Press , November 26, 2012
AP IMPACT: Will NYC act to block future surges?
Prominent planners and builders say now is the time to think big to shield the city's core: a 5-mile barrier blocking the entryway to New York Harbor, an archipelago of man-made islets guarding the tip of Manhattan, or something like CDM Smith engineer Larry Murphy's 1,700-foot barrier — complete with locks for passing boats and a walkway for pedestrians — at the mouth of the Arthur Kill waterway between the borough of Staten Island and New Jersey.
By Jeff Donn , November 25, 2012
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Report calls for revitalized Minnesota environmental board
Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to receive a report Thursday recommending the state fortify a languishing environmental oversight board and make it easier for the public to follow the review process.
By Associated Press , November 14, 2012
MPCA says Minnesota River becoming healthier
Oxygen levels are up in the Minnesota River, a key indicator that one of the state's dirtiest waterways is getting healthier and that efforts to reduce pollution from wastewater treatment plants are working, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced Monday.
By Steve Karnowski , November 12, 2012
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Group pushes for curbside recycling in Bismarck
A group is pushing a citywide curbside recycling program for Bismarck. The Bismarck Tribune reports that the Missouri Valley Resource Council plans to submit a petition on Tuesday to the Bismarck City Commission.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2012
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