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EPA scientist’s work could improve mine safety

By Stephanie Hemphill | October 5, 2015 |

Phil Cook dedicated his life to understanding asbestos-like fibers.

Filed Under: Homepage Bottom Features, Research, Science

St. Louis River watershed’s ecosystem benefits valued at up to $14 billion in new study

By Stephanie Hemphill | September 20, 2015 |

The St. Louis River is a beautiful place — and an integral part of a complex ecosystem.

Filed Under: Homepage Bottom Features, Uncategorized Tagged With: Economy, Northern Minnesota, St. Louis River

PolyMet denies access for wetlands research by U of M scientist

By Stephanie Hemphill | September 20, 2015 |

Company proposing Minnesota’s first potential copper mine objects to scientist’s ties to environmental organization.

Filed Under: Homepage Bottom Features, Research, Resource Management, Science Tagged With: mining, news

North Shore: A Natural History of Minnesota’s Superior Coast

By Stephanie Hemphill | August 15, 2015 |

Chel Anderson and Adelheid Fischer’s new book is vast in scope, thought-provoking, and poetic in places.

Filed Under: Agate Book Review, Homepage Bottom Features

Horses Haul Logs for Forest Rejuvenation

By Stephanie Hemphill | March 2, 2015 |

A landowner near Duluth hires horse loggers to selectively cut aging aspen, fostering the growth of young maples and oaks.

Filed Under: Homepage Bottom Features, Resource Management Tagged With: forestry, minnesota, resource management

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