ENVIRONMENT
Legislative notebook: Dayton rejects GOP school payment plan
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...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 11:57 PM
EPA: No ban on lead hunting ammunition
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition by five environmental groups to ban lead in hunting ammunition. Here's a link to a story on the topic....
Posted on 8/30/10 at 1:45 PM
Carp fight in high gear as DNA shows fishing heading north in Mississippi
Minnesota is kicking up its Asian carp fight after test results show the invasive fish that can out-eat native species could be upstream from the Twin Cities.By Don Davis , December 09, 2011
Health officials: PFC levels drop in group of Washington County residents
State experts reported a significant decline in perfluorochemical levels found in residents of Cottage Grove and other east-metro communities where the 3M-manufactured chemical had polluted drinking water, but lingering concerns have some officials calling for continued study.By Scott Wente , December 06, 2011
Test shows carp in Mississippi River
A new test shows Asian carp appear to be moving north on the Mississippi River.By Don Davis , October 21, 2011
Met Council may pursue legal action against 3M over PFC issue
The Metropolitan Council is considering legal action against 3M, claiming it could face costly infrastructure upgrades to meet proposed water treatment standards that the agency has suggested were a response to 3M chemical pollution in and around Cottage Grove.By Scott Wente , October 13, 2011
Testing shows no harmful PFC levels in Cottage Grove wells; increased levels at dump site unexplained
State officials say recent testing of private wells in Cottage Grove and Woodbury did not detect harmful levels of 3M-manufactured chemicals.By Scott Wente , October 06, 2011
Cottage Grove police retrieve 5-foot iguana from park
By Scott Wente , August 25, 2011
Washington County Board rejects — for now — wind turbine proposal
Washington County Board members this week rejected a Denmark Township couples’ request to double the height of a wind turbine allowed under county code — but the wind might soon be at their back: county officials will now re-examine changes to the rules that could allow taller turbines in some rural areas.July 14, 2011
Young falcons banded atop 3M Cottage Grove water tower
June 08, 2011
More 3M cleanup set to move forward in Cottage Grove
The city of Cottage Grove has cleared the way for the latest phase of 3M Co.’s plan to clean up contaminated soil at its facility in the city, approving a permit and signing off on an environmental assessment completed by the company that will allow work to move forward.May 24, 2011
3M incinerator changes on hold; permits await EPA approval
More than two years after 3M Co. publicly announced its intention to begin burning hazardous waste from outside sources at its Cottage Grove incinerator — and 10 months after city leaders agreed to drop their opposition to the plan — non-3M waste still isn’t being burned at the company’s Cottage Grove facility.May 24, 2011
Former Twin Jack Morris digs in with DNR at Afton tree planting
By Mike Longaecker , May 04, 2011
Newport ravine to be stabilized
A summer project to stabilize that ravine and add ponds to better handle the storm runoff is aimed at alleviating the problem that for years has left homeowners at the foot of the hill with unwanted sludge in their yards and basements.April 30, 2011
UPDATE: Stillwater bridge project gaining bi-partisan support
By By Jeff Holmquist , March 18, 2011
Group trying to improve Mississippi River quality
A citizen advisory group and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District are trying to educate the public about the Mississippi River, at least the nearby part of it.By Bonnie St. James , February 08, 2010
Viewpoint: Raingardens spread like wildflowers
By Angie Hong , January 11, 2010
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