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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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People taking action to make a difference

People taking action to make a difference

Cleaning up Minnesota's waters can come down to individuals trying to make a difference in the community they live in, whether it's on a farm, near a lake or in City Hall. Here are snapshots of a handful of Minnesotans who are taking action.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Water study landed quietly, but helps shape debate

Water study landed quietly, but helps shape debate

University of Minnesota researchers criss-crossed the state, studied data and involved hundreds to build a report the Legislature could use for decades to frame how the Land of 10,000 Lakes talks about water.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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5 ideas that could make water cleaner

5 ideas that could make water cleaner

There is no shortage of scientists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs and regular citizens working to solve problems related to water quality in Minnesota. Here are five ideas that could help, some already in use and others on the drawing board.
by Jennifer Vogel

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