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.

Monitoring Minnesota's lakes
State and federal researchers are taking a very detailed look at some Minnesota lakes, including Lake Carlos, near Alexandria, Elk Lake in Itasca State Park and Trout Lake in Cook County, to monitor the effects of climate change and pollution.
The film, "Troubled Waters," is about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico, and pollution from Minnesota that's contributing to the problem. Its premiere was abruptly postponed by the university officials.
Each Monday now through the election, we’ll pose a question on an issue that’s pertinent to the race for Minnesota governor. Today’s Question: Does Minnesota need to change its approach to environmental protection? Democratic candidate Mark Dayton: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency should be renamed the Pollution Reduction Agency, and its mission should become to…
World hunger level highest in 40 years
The UN says there are now 1 billion people who don't have enough to eat around the world -- the highest level in 40 years. What's the moral obligation of countries like the U.S. and Europe to step in and are we providing aid effectively?