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.

April 21, 2008 12:00 AM

High prices lure farmers from conservation program

Minnesota could soon lose up to 25 percent of the land currently set aside in programs to protect water and wildlife.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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April 17, 2008 1:58 PM

Minnesota River ranked as fifth most endangered

A national group ranks the Minnesota River as the fifth most endangered river in the country.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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April 14, 2008 11:55 AM

Report: Fishing brings $1 billion to Driftless Area

The Driftless Area includes parts of southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin. The report found more than 125,000 anglers visit the region annually, pumping about $650 million directly into the local economy.

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April 10, 2008 3:56 PM

Boat owners could face permits for water discharge

Every boat from cabin cruisers to canoes would have to carry a new permit as a result of a court fight over ballast water discharged from big ships.

by Bob Kelleher

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March 24, 2008 12:00 AM

MPCA Commissioner on pressing environmental issues

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Brad Moore joins Midday to discuss air and water quality, recycling and much more.

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March 13, 2008 12:02 PM

CDC releases Great Lakes pollution report citing health problems

Under pressure from Congress, the government released a controversial draft report that suggests pollution is causing health problems in some parts of the Great Lakes states, including cancer and premature births.

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March 12, 2008 9:44 AM

Lake Superior water level up 8 inches over last year

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials said Lake Superior is beginning to rise from its record low levels of last August and September.

by Minnesota News Network

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March 10, 2008 1:01 PM

Water quality follow-up

In parts of the state, one expert says, the water quality and supply is at risk.

by Bob Collins

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March 3, 2008 4:27 PM

Public meetings set on east metro groundwater contamination

Public meetings begin this week to update east metro residents on new exposure limits for a chemical once manufactured by 3M that has been found in the area's drinking water.

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March 2, 2008 3:00 PM

Legislation would force pesticide notification

Should Minnesotans be able to look over what pesticides have been sprayed on golf courses and farm fields? A proposal in the House would give people access.

by Sea Stachura

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