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Indiana removed 3,550 feet of dangerous mine walls and restored 71 acres of forest

Indiana's South Lake Highwall Project has received recognition for its significant restoration efforts on a former coal mining site. This project eliminated dangerous highwalls, revegetated over 71 acres, and improved wildlife habitat. Additionally, the initiative aimed to enhance recreational areas while promoting community engagement and safety. It has successfully transformed…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Wisconsin family to keep logging 1,800 acres as $1.6 million deal blocks development

A Wisconsin family will continue to own and manage nearly 1,800 acres of forest under a proposed $1.6 million conservation easement. The deal would block development, keep timber production going and open almost 1,500 acres to hiking, hunting and fishing, while also protecting part of the Ice Age National Scenic…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Maryland boy recovering from surgeries after rabid beaver attack at state park

Teen was swimming at a popular spot at the time of the attack, the latest in a string that have occurred in the state

The Guardian - US · Sep 14

Minnesota Confirms First Chronic Wasting Disease Case in Washington County, 30 Miles from Nearest Detections

A deer near Stillwater tested positive for chronic wasting disease, Washington County's first case and about 30 miles from known detections.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

Drunk boater bites officer who tried to rescue him after he fell into water, cops say

According to officials, officers noticed that there was a strong smell of alcohol coming from the man

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Indiana man found dancing on side of highway with rare turtle and meth, cops say

Officials said that eastern box turtles must ‘not be collected from the wild’ in a statement

The Independent UK · May 20

Michigan feared Cheboygan Dam danger for years before rains pushed it to brink

Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Federal agents use teargas on protesters outside ICE agents’ alleged Minneapolis hotel

Protesters reportedly had gathered at the hotel after the killing of Alex Pretti, with some vandalizing the building

The Guardian - US · Jan 26

Minnesota schools forced into lockdown as mountain lion roams through suburban neighborhoods

Second time this year Duluth schools have enacted emergency animal-related protocols due to a mountain lion

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

DNR Decisions Aren’t Final: How to Reclaim Your Choice

A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is meant to protect patients from unwanted medical interventions at the end of life. Yet many seniors sign these...

Saving Advice · Nov 26, 2025