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October 30, 2026
Eco Living – Feed your pumpkin to livestock to keep it out of the landfill
Leaves along the shore of Comfort Lake in Wyoming, MN
October 20, 2026
Don't let leaves litter lakes

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Large model of a monarch butterfly suspended from the ceiling of an exhibit hall.
August 28, 2025
Bees, butterflies, and bingo! Oh my! Meet the pollinators at Eco Experience 2025
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A man stands outside next to a pond in a stormwater garden.
August 28, 2025
MPCA helps tap funding streams to create green infrastructure
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People interacting with educational exhibits about batteries.
August 25, 2025
CollectED energizes Eco Experience with its new battery exhibit
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August 25, 2025
Ramsey and Lino Lakes companies fined more than $40,000 for construction stormwater violations 
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August 19, 2025
Aspen Hills Homeowners Association’s wastewater treatment plant fined $15,000 for water permit violations
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August 19, 2025
Saint Paul-based company fined $17,938 for improperly disposing of asbestos
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August 18, 2025
Duluth company fined $13,600 for improperly containing hazardous material
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August 13, 2025
Morris ethanol facility fined $14,800 for air quality violation
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August 12, 2025
Childhood memories inspire wetland restoration
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August 12, 2025
Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke extended through 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, for southeast Minnesota and through 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, for northern Minnesota

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