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    November 10, 2017
    State Representative Matt Dean, from left, one of 11 Republican gubernatorial candidates for the state of Minnesota, and Noah and Nate Hultgren, managers of Hultgren Farms, test out a corn combine at Hultgren Farms in Raymond Nov. 7th. Erica Dischino / Forum News Service
    Farmers hope tours will 'open eyes' to Minn. governor candidates
    RAYMOND, Minn. — After explaining how technology-driven, prescription fertilizer methods make economic and environmental sense because...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 10, 2017 - 8:25am
    August 21, 2017
    Jonathan Knutson
    'Lip service' to soil health?
    A few years ago, I was talking about soil health and the environment with a Midwest agriculturalist. I won't name him; let's just say he's a...
    business/agricultureAugust 21, 2017 - 5:05am
    August 11, 2017
    Editorial: Conservation success story continues to soar
    The United States nearly pushed its national symbol to extinction in the 20th century. Yet 10 years ago today, the bald eagle officially came...
    opinion/editorialsAugust 11, 2017 - 1:00pm
    Minnesota's sewage systems are aging, with state officials saying many need major upgrades in coming years. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency photo.
    Water quality remains a Minnesota problem. State launches effort to make improvements.
    ST. PAUL—The governor called for making the Minnesota River "fishable and swimmable" within 10 years. That was then-Minnesota Gov. Arne...
    lifestyle/healthAugust 11, 2017 - 11:35am
    August 3, 2017
    A Golden-winged Warbler sits on a small perch in the early morning sun for a dramatic portrait.
    U.S. bird report shows progress
    DULUTH — The future of golden-winged warblers in northern Minnesota forests, ringneck pheasants in farm country and sage grouse in the...
    business/agricultureAugust 3, 2017 - 8:24am
    July 17, 2017
    Researchers on the Blue Heron, the research vessel of UMD's Large Lakes Observatory, get ready to deploy an underwater microphone to record sounds 75 feet under the surface of Lake Superior. They picked up some interesting results. (Photo courtesy UMD)
    Noisy fish? Lake Superior underwater noises include ships, wind and ... eelpout
    DULUTH — Jay Austin and his University of Minnesota Duluth research team were trying to study drifting ice sheets on Lake Superior when...
    newsJuly 17, 2017 - 6:00am
    July 14, 2017
    Dakota Electric employees Mike Fosse and Jane Siebenaler join David Ranallo and Christov Churchward of Great River Energy and Bill and Mike Forbord of Schmitty & Sons in unveiling Minnesota's first electric school bus. They unveiled the eLion Friday, July 7, 2017, in Lakeville. Kara Hildreth / RiverTown Mulitmedia Contributor
    Minnesota's first e-bus hits the road
    Future yellow school bus wheels will go round and round with electricity harnessed from wind power. Three partners collaborated to roll out the...
    businessJuly 14, 2017 - 7:17am
    May 24, 2017
    The long hours take their toll on Senators as they listen to Ron Latz, (DFL), St. Louis Park speak on the final day of the regular session at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Monday, May 22, 2017. Scott Takushi \ Pioneer Press
    Bipartisan work gives greater Minnesota legislative success
    ST. PAUL—The 2017 Legislature may do pretty well by greater Minnesota. "We got there because it was a bipartisan effort. both parties...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 24, 2017 - 5:00pm
    May 9, 2017
    Farhio Khalif testifies to a Minnesota House committee Wednesday, May 3, 2017, about a procedure she underwent as a child known as female genital mutilation, also called female circumcision. With her is Rep. Mary Franson of Alexandria, sponsor of a bill making the procedure a felony; parents could be prosecuted under the bill. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Minnesota lawmakers seeking increased female genital mutilation penalties
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislation to battle female genital mutilation now includes penalties requiring up to 20 years in prison and fines...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 9, 2017 - 3:00pm
    May 7, 2017
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Julie Siems uses K-9 officer Brady, a golden retriever mix, to detect zebra mussels in a boat at the Pike Lake boat landing north of Duluth Thursday morning. Clint Austin / Forum News Serviceplay button
    DNR adds more dogs added to sniff out zebra mussels as efforts ramp up
    DULUTH—"Brady" looks like any other law enforcement officer of his rank — an eager, aggressive disposition, a long snout and wagging...
    newsMay 7, 2017 - 2:00pm
    May 2, 2017
    Aboveground tanks and a concrete pad were placed over a hidden underground fuel tank at Fitzgerald Excavating and Trucking in Goodhue. Courtesy of MPCA
    Hidden fuel tank discovered, $80K penalty follows
    GOODHUE — An excavating and trucking company must pay an $80,000 penalty and take several corrective actions after the Minnesota Pollution...
    news/crime-and-courtsMay 2, 2017 - 2:15pm
    April 25, 2017
    MPCA fines Gerdau $110,000 for regulatory violations
    The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has cited a St. Paul steel recycling facility for more than 30 environmental regulation violations relating to water quality, hazardous waste and air quality. Gerdau Ameristeel, the Florida-based corporation cited this month, agreed to...
    newsApril 25, 2017 - 1:45pm
    April 3, 2017
    The Minnesota House debates a transportation funding bill on Friday, March 31, 2017. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Transportation bills pass, starting the real Minnesota talks
    ST. PAUL — Maybe the third time is a charm. That is the hope of Minnesotans who are tired of dodging potholes and daily fighting other...
    newsApril 3, 2017 - 10:58am
    March 30, 2017
    The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee meets Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Senate and House budget committees are wrapping up work on a two-year state budget. Maureen McMullen / Forum News Service
    Republicans want to delay, change vegetative buffers around Minnesota waters; Dayton says no way
    ST. PAUL—Environmental legislation going through the Minnesota Legislature could face trouble if it reaches Gov. Mark Dayton. The Democratic...
    newsMarch 30, 2017 - 10:23am
    March 29, 2017
    Parks and Recreation Director Randy Distad looks at a badly eroded section of the Vermillion River. The city is expected to approve an erosion control plan for that section of the river funded mostly by a grant from the DNR. (RiverTown Multimedia photo by Deanna Weniger)
    Erosion work on Vermillion River will close section of bike trail in July
    With spring rains and runoff, erosion once again will become the enemy of the Vermillion River that flows through Farmington. Plans set in motion...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 29, 2017 - 5:30am
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