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RIM easements extend to Crow Wing River

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Cover crops: A means to expand beef herd

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Wetland project benefits Buffalo River

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Lakeshore lawns: In Detroit Lakes, native plant restorations catch on

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Gaining momentum: Conservation expertise, leveraged funding and cooperation converge in Becker County

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Becker County farm sees grazing, cover crops as way to expand cattle operation

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Fine-tuning irrigation to improve water quality and crop yields

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