Positive news from Minnesota
Conjoined Twins Are SeparatedRochester, Minn - Surgeons separated 5-month-old twins born joined at the chest and abdomen, continuing the delicate and lengthy operation Friday night. |
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Duluth moves to protect its forest-in-the-cityDuluth, Minnesota - Duluth has permanently protected 1,800 acres of city-owned land in a first-of-its kind program designed to preserve ecologically important areas. |
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USDA releases funds to restore wetlands in 20 statesWashington, DC - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner has announced the availability of $5 million in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) for restoration activities in 20 states. |
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Once-Daily Pill Lowers Blood Sugar and Cholesterol in DiabeticsMinneapolis, MN - A drug that could simplify pill-taking for many Americans with the most common form of diabetes has shown promise in clinical trials, researchers report. |
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Upper Mississippi River Levels Adjusted for Fish, WildlifeSt. Paul, MN - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, in cooperation with the Water Level Management Task Force of the River Resources Forum, plans on implementing a drawdown of Pool 5 on the Upper Mississippi River for the benefit of fish and wildlife this summer. |
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Good news in America
- Obama triples area of protected California coastline
- Obama ‘backs assault weapons ban’
- Victories for Marriage Equality and First Openly Gay U.S. Senator
- Lucas Giving Disney’s Billions To Fund Education
- New Water Treatment Process Could Help Bring Dead Zones Back to Life
- SpaceX launches station cargo
- Tesla Unveils Solar Powered Charging Stations
- Obama Hikes Fuel Efficiency to 54.5 MPG by 2025
- Bill Nye the Science Guy asks parents not to raise creationist kids
- Community-Owned Solar Power on the Rise in the U.S.
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