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.

June 17, 2010 3:15 PM

Red River pollution threatening Lake Winnipeg

Pollution from the Red River is threatening the wildlife and economies that rely on Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba — the tenth-largest freshwater lake in the world.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 17, 2010 12:46 PM

DNR acquires 200 acres in western Minn. in $2M deal

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finished a $2 million deal to acquire 200 acres of land on Dead Lake near Fergus Falls.

by Ambar Espinoza

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June 14, 2010 3:19 PM

Crews monitor Minn. waterways as part of 10-year project

Waterway monitoring crews have begun their work throughout the state to track the health of the state's rivers, streams and lakes over a 10-year period.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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June 1, 2010 7:53 AM

Horner/Mulder ticket looks to fill political outsider niche in gov race

The Independence Party's endorsed candidate for governor Tom Horner today named Jim Mulder as his running mate.

by Tom Scheck

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April 28, 2010 4:31 PM

Study examines link between PFCs in water supply and people

The Minnesota Department of Health says contamination in the drinking water of east metro residents only partly explains the levels of PFCs in their blood.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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April 24, 2010 8:35 PM

NY senator seeks study of potential Asian carp harm

New York Sen. Charles Schumer said a full federal study is needed to determine how big a bite Asian carp would take from the regional economy if they invade the Great Lakes.

by John Flesher, Associated Press

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April 23, 2010 5:58 PM

While agencies disagree, old mine pit keeps filling with water

A disagreement between two government agencies has stalemated a solution to a big problem for the Iron Range town of Bovey. That's where a nearby mine pit continues filling with water that could inundate Bovey if not stopped.

by Bob Kelleher

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April 15, 2010 3:00 PM

Some affected businesses unaware of new stormwater rules

New stormwater regulations will require as many as 19,000 Minnesota businesses to monitor potential pollution on their property, but business leaders say many small businesses don't even know about the new rules.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 12, 2010 10:06 AM

Earmarks and the Minnesota delegation

Are they pork or needed projects?

by Bob Collins

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April 7, 2010 2:19 PM

Ethanol plant in southern Minn. closing

An ethanol plant in southern Minnesota will shut down at the end of the week because it's not making enough money.

by Mark Steil

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