Daily Archives: September 28, 2012

Ginseng poachers take to the woods as prices soar

Posted on September 28, 2012 by admin

TODD RICHMOND, Associated Press Friday, September 28, 2012 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — They slink through the woods in camouflage and face paint, armed with tire irons, screwdrivers and hoes, seeking a plant that looks like a cross between a Virginia … Continue reading →

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Mississippi River faces new threats

Posted on September 28, 2012 by admin

Sept. 27, 2012  •  Associated Press A 72-mile stretch of the Mississippi River that flows through the Twin Cities is in better shape than it was before the Clean Water Act was passed 40 years ago, although new risks have … Continue reading →

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