 The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on the Chevron Doctrine could have long-range implications for Minnesota. It ends decades of legal precedent in which courts defer to federal agencies to interpret laws they enforce, including environmental law. Lee Curry is director of strategic litigation for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. She says while Minnesota's laws are already strong, the ruling could weaken federal regulations that neighboring states go by. Minnesota long-term is at the mercy of