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Lottery Scratch-offs Part 2: Stating the Obvious
Part 1 was aboutthe interesting psychology that gambling brings out in people. We also looked at those$30 scratch-offs and the mixed feelings that come with buying those things. But while people have...
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By Danielle Nordine and Don Davis Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a Republican plan to take money out of the state reserve fund to repay money owed Minnesota school districts. The Democratic governor on Thu...
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I had to laugh earlier today when I noticed a thread on one of my Facebook friend's pages. She had taken a picture of a Tator Tot Hotdish she had made. What followed was an hours-long discussion about...
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EPA: No ban on lead hunting ammunition
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MPCA reports 99 percent compliance with permitting efficiency law

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says it is achieving a 99 percent success rate in issuing environmental permits for construction of new projects and expansions to existing facilities within 150 days.

February 11, 2012

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State to revise rules for operators of water supply systems, wastewater-treatment plants

The anticipated changes would allow experienced operators to continue working while being trained to operate upgraded facilities.

January 29, 2012

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Program aims to work with farmers on water quality

Governor Mark Dayton this week joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing the state and federal government to develop a new program that will enhance Minnesota’s water quality by accelerating farmers’ voluntary adoption of on-farm conservation practices.

January 21, 2012

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Public meetings on updating list of impaired waters slated for January

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will hold a series of public meetings throughout the state in January to discuss the more than 500 impairments that are proposed to be added to the draft list of the state’s impaired lakes and stream segments.

January 07, 2012

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MPCA recommends low-salt diet for Minnesota lakes

For years, doctors have told people to stick to a low-salt diet. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), our waters should follow the same advice.

January 03, 2012

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State funding available for environmental projects

The Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) has issued its 2012-2013 Request for Proposal (RFP) for funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund beginning July 1, 2013.

December 17, 2011

Water quality violations cost Long Prairie Packing Co. $52,000

Long Prairie Packing Co., LLC, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently reached an agreement that requires the company to pay $52,000 for alleged water quality violations.

November 20, 2011

Seven ways being eco-friendly can save you money

You may never have thought of yourself as the environmentally-friendly type, but what if going green meant saving cash? You don’t have to live in a sod house and compost while wearing knee-high rubber boots to impact your budget’s bottom line.

November 06, 2011

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Minnesota schools given a green way to win $5,000

The 2012 EcoChallenge for Education is made available by GreenSneakers and is a free program to help Minnesota schools raise funds! Minnesota schools can help the environment and earn up to 50 cents a pound for all tennis shoes collected

October 30, 2011

MPCA releases three watershed monitoring, assessment reports

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) recently released watershed monitoring and assessment reports for the Little Fork, Pomme de Terre, and Sauk River watersheds.

October 29, 2011

Health of lakes addressed at legislative forum

Community leaders, civic organizations, business leaders and citizens came together on September 23, in Walker, Minnesota at the Northern Lights Convention Center for the fourth annual Healthy Lakes Legislative Forum.

By Staff Report , September 27, 2011

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Poll: Minnesota small businesses support EPA regulating carbon

Small business owners across the country and in Minnesota support strong national standards to increase energy innovation, according to a new opinion poll released by Small Business Majority.

By Staff Report , September 25, 2011

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'Take Back the Prairie Day' set in Fergus Falls

On September 24, more than 170,000 Americans are expected to volunteer to help restore the beauty and vitality of our public lands as part of National Public Lands Day (NPLD).

By Staff Report , September 18, 2011

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Legislative forum will address health of lakes in Minnesota

Minnesota Waters, a statewide non-profit citizens group that strives to protect and improve lakes and rivers, is partnering with the Pine River Watershed Alliance to present the fourth annual Healthy Lakes Legislative Forum on September 23 in Walker, Minnesota at the Northern Lights Convention Center from 2 to 5 p.m.

By Staff Report , September 17, 2011

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MPCA enforcement actions total more than $470,000 in second quarter of 2011

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) concluded 47 enforcement cases totaling $474,720 in penalties during the second quarter of 2011. The cases occurred at facilities in 33 counties throughout Minnesota, including Douglas.

By Staff Report , August 27, 2011

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