Today’s Topics: Climate Change; Conservation; Energy; Farm Bill; Fish and Wildlife; Invasive Species; Mining; Parks and Trails; Recycling and Waste Reduction; Transportation; Wetlands
Climate Change
Star Tribune: Duluth eyes rebuilding for a wetter climate
Conservation
Ely Echo: Cell phone tower decision reversed
(MEP member group Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness mentioned)
MinnPost: Meador: AT&T victory on cell phone tower invites further intrusions on wilderness
(MEP member group Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness mentioned)
Energy
Austin Post-Bulletin: Appellate court rules in favor of AWA Goodhue wind project
Morris Sun Tribune: Morris’ Prairie Penny Pinchers compete for energy-savings glory
New Ulm Journal: Letter: Coal as a loser
New Ulm Journal: PUC to consider Steam Turbine No. 4 overhaul, financial report
Pioneer Press: Minnesota court of appeals throws out county obstacles to Goodhue wind project
Rochester Post-Bulletin: Parties appeal PUC decision on CapX2020 route
Star Tribune: Excelsior has new take on Iron Range power plant
Star Tribune: Wind farm doesn’t have to follow setback rules
Farm Bill
Forum Communications: There are billions on the line in the farm bill, but where does it all go?
Grand Forks Herald: Commentary: Don’t let farm bill plow conservation under
MinnPost: With Minnesota senators’ support, U.S. Senate signs off on farm bill
Fish and Wildlife
Star Tribune: Minnesota DNR survey: Most oppose wolf hunt
(MEP member group International Wolf Center mentioned)
Invasive Species
Alexandria Echo Press: Editorial: Not enough boaters are pulling plug on zebra mussels
Alexandria Echo Press: Commentary: Keeping Asian carp out of Minnesota
Bemidji Pioneer: Invasive species topic of meeting Thursday
Star Tribune: Minneapolis limits access to lakes to fight invasive species
Mining
Ely Echo: Twin Metals looks to expand
Mesabi Daily News: Sorry, wrong numbers
(MEP and MEP member group Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, WaterLegacy, and Conservation Minnesota mentioned)
MinnPost: Commentary: When it comes to mining, Forest Service, Executive Council are in denial
Republican Eagle: Commentary: Strong mining ordinance needed for safety
Republican Eagle: Letter: Mining regulations work
Republican Eagle: Topic of open house will be silica sand mining, processing
Rochester Post-Bulletin: Wabasha County extends silica sand moratorium
Star Tribune: Sand trains stir up dust in St. Paul neighborhood
Winona Daily News: Panel considers frac sand agreement with Biesanz Stone
Parks and Trails
Associated Press: Flood damage to roadway keeps Jay Cooke State Park closed
Pioneer Press: New online maps showcase metro-area recreation
Stillwater Gazette: Bridging the gap
Recycling and Waste Reduction
St. Cloud Times: Stearns board limits tire recycling plant expansion
Transportation
Finance and Commerce: Storm water complicates Lake Street transit project
Mankato Free Press: Feds want Mankato to organize on transportation funding
MinnPost: Bottineau LRT: Maybe we don’t have the right route yet
Star Tribune: Editorial: Recommit to keep Northstar on track
Wetlands
Alexandria Echo Press: State agencies release reports on status of state’s wetlands
Pioneer Press: Minnesota sets baseline to measure quality of wetlands
