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State investigating fish kill after chemical spill

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$Illinois AFL-CIO President Michael Carrigan speaks to reporters during a news conference on oil drilling in Illinois at the state Capitol Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Springfield. State Rep. David Reis, from Willow Hill in southern Illinois said that legislation to jump start hydraulic fracturing in Illinois doesn't have enough votes to move forward. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)$

Illinois lawmakers drop fracking bill, urge action

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Judge rules against Minnesota bear researcher

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

Indiana revamps its online fishing reports

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Makeshift shooting range pits neighbors vs. state

By TODD RICHMOND - Associated Press

Quinn confident in fracking rule-making process

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Walleye bag limits increase on 447 lakes

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DNR urges safe disposal of medical sharps

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DNR says cool spring stymies lake-clogging plants

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Former DNR warden accused of stealing guns

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Former DNR warden charged with theft, misconduct

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Abutments removed from northern Michigan river

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ADVANCE FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, AND THEREAFTER - A smallmouth bass struggles boatside on Lake Mille Lacs after being caught while walleye fishing Saturday, May 10, 2014. The fish was released, as Minnesota's statewide bass season opens on May 17. While fisheries managers try to figure out how to restore the struggling walleye population on Mille Lacs Lake, they’re encouraging anglers to consider what had been unthinkable for many: eat bass instead. (St. Paul Pioneer Press/Dave Orrick)

Mille Lacs bass offer alternative to walleyes

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

Harsh winter kills thousands of fish on Grand Lake

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Wisconsin to offer free outdoor activities

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Ginseng thief convicted, must pay nearly $4,000

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Ohio plans to build mine safety training center

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Walleye gets lot of help to be king in Minnesota

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Iowa Department of Natural Resources Animal Feeding Operations Coordinator Gene Tinker, left, speaks during a DNR hearing on proposed new clean water rules, Friday, May 9, 2014, in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa DNR is facing criticism for proposing new livestock farm enforcement rules environmental groups and others say are not tough enough to clean up the state’s rivers and lakes. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa DNR asked to strengthen water rules

By DAVID PITT - Associated Press

‘Egg squeezers’ help walleye flourish in Minnesota

By ANN WESSEL - Associated Press