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.

Years of wet weather leads to high water on some lakes
High water caused by nearly two decades of wet weather is threatening lakefront property in some northern Minnesota counties. Many of the lakes affected don't have a natural outlet and water is now far above what's considered the ordinary high-water level.
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.