New research has confirmed what many feared—plastic isn’t just in our environment, it’s in our brains. A study published in _Nature Medicine_ found nanoplastics in every human brain sample analyzed, with concentrations rising over time. Brains from dementia patients contained significantly more plastic, though researchers caution that a direct link remains unproven. The findings raise
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In this week’s NDO News, learn about the game and fish violations seen across the state in 2024. Watch below.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in two locations: Hawley in Clay County and Greenfield in Hennepin County. Both infected deer were bucks harvested during the firearm season. Wildlife health supervisor Erik Hildebrand noted that adult male deer are particularly susceptible to CWD, largely due to
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Axial Seamount, a restless giant beneath the Pacific, is swelling again—its molten heart pushing the seafloor upward, hinting at an eruption before 2025 ends. Scientists have watched this underwater volcano off Oregon’s coast for decades, tracking patterns of inflation and surging earthquakes. When it erupts, it won’t explode but rather crack open, releasing lava that
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Understanding the mysteries beneath Yellowstone is akin to piecing together a complex puzzle. In thisCaldera Chronicles column, Scott K. Johnson from the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory delves into the techniques scientists use to map the magma reservoirs below the surface. By employing methods similar to those in medical imaging, researchers analyze seismic waves and electrical conductivity
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BISMARCK, N.D. – A pipeline leak reported by Continental Resources, Inc. on Jan. 27 has resulted in a spill of produced water in Divide County, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ). The incident occurred roughly eight miles north of Wildrose, affecting a rangeland drainage that leads to a nearby waterbody. Produced
Read & ShareMichigan is taking steps to remove aging dams and weirs, which have outlived their usefulness in managing water flow. The state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is shifting its focus toward dam removal as a means of revitalizing aquatic habitats. With $1.8 million available in fisheries habitat grants, a portion is specifically earmarked for this
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If you visit a fish camp in Manitoba, changes are coming. Starting in 2027, the province will ban the use of baitfish and leeches to protect its waters from invasive species and fish diseases. While the move is part of a broader conservation plan, it’s sending ripples through local businesses like Smoke N Fish, which
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North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a bill to form an advisory group focused on managing the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The group, comprising 10 members including legislators and various stakeholders, aims to address issues like birth control measures and the potential removal of horses. Recent controversies over aggressive birth control methods
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For nearly a century, biologists across North America have braved midwinter chill to track migrating waterfowl. In North Dakota, this long-running survey provides a snapshot of wintering geese and ducks, revealing how weather, habitat, and migration patterns shape their numbers. This year, with over 880,000 Canada geese counted, the data offers crucial insights for managing
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If you’re planning a hunting trip in North Dakota and were born after 1961, there’s a crucial step you can’t skip: completing a state-certified hunter education course. This isn’t just about ticking regulatory boxes; it’s about ensuring safety and responsibility—key elements that protect both hunters and wildlife. Dive into this week’s NDO News to find
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Hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation issues can change quickly with a nasty winter, disease and other influences that challenge the animals on the landscape and the people who pursue them. Then again, sometimes the stars align and both animals and people benefit. To see where we been of late and what’s instore down the road,
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Beneath a sea of orange shirts, North Dakota’s hunters gathered at the Capitol, rallying for a cause close to their hearts. They want Senate Bill 2137, a concise legal proposal, to lift the restrictions on using bait for deer hunting. Proponents argue that these restrictions, designed to prevent chronic-wasting disease, have overreached, impacting traditional hunting
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Starting this year, Sweden has taken a firm stand against a common household item: highly corrosive liquid drain cleaners. The Swedish Chemicals Agency emphasizes that these liquids pose significant health and environmental risks. What does this have to do with life in Minot? Absolutely nothing. Other than it forces us to think about all the
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Chronic wasting disease has made an unsettling debut in Wyoming’s elk feedgrounds. This week, wildlife managers confirmed the presence of the disease-carrying prions at Scab Creek Feedground, near Pinedale. The discovery marks the first recorded case in this area, raising alarms about the future of local elk herds. Though previously contained, chronic wasting disease is
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Editor’s Note: This commentary has language not worthy of a Sunday or any Sunday places. You’ve been alerted. In May of 2020, at the height of our COVID isolation, I went deeper in. I walked into the North Dakota Badlands with a friend. At the time, I was still serving on Minot’s City Council. Beyond
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