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Water

Water shortages and problems around Minnesota — and the country — have many wondering what is the true cost of clean and reliable water. This reporting is supported in part by The Water Main, a project of American Public Media.

Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR

Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR

Gov. Mark Dayton's choice to lead the Minneseota Department of Natural Resources gets high marks from many for his long conservation record. But those in the state's mining industry have questions about the appointment.
by Tim Pugmire

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Stakes high for mining projects with Dayton's DNR pick

Stakes high for mining projects with Dayton's DNR pick

Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to announce soon his choice for Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. The stakes are particularly high in Northern Minnesota where controversial new mining projects pit water quality against the promise of new jobs.
by Bob Kelleher

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Dispatch from southeast Minnesota

Dispatch from southeast Minnesota

Elizabeth Baier, who covers Southeast Minnesota for Minnesota Public Radio News, reviews stories on her beat during Morning Edition with Cathy Wurzer.
by David Cazares

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Mining pollution may be hurting Minn's wild rice

Mining pollution may be hurting Minn's wild rice

High levels of sulfates released from Minnesota's mining industry are suspected of diminishing Minnesota's native wild rice beds. The state is reconsidering its current standard for sulfate in wild rice waters, but until recently it hasn't been enforcing the existing standard.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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In Lake Superior, a problem algae lies dormant - but why?

In Lake Superior, a problem algae lies dormant - but why?

Researchers are collecting samples of Didymo, an alga, to try to determine why it has choked out life in streams in South Dakota and New Zealand, but is relatively harmless in Lake Superior.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Bright Ideas with Lois Quam

Bright Ideas with Lois Quam

One of Minnesota's most successful business people Lois Quam sits down with Stephen Smith for a conversation as part of MPR News' Bright Ideas program.

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