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July 22, 2014 3:31 PM

Hear investigative reports on drinking water arsenic, Coast Guard accidents and more

A new episode of the PRX investigative reporting series called "Reveal." The Center for Investigative Reporting and the Center for Public Integrity worked on these reports: about increased accidents with the Coast Guard's expanded mission, Congressional influence on the EPA's arsenic in drinking water regulations, and veterans and the GI Bill at for-profit colleges like the University of Phoenix.

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July 18, 2014 6:54 PM

Invasive carp found in Miss. River near Cottage Grove

The Minnesota DNR has found invasive carp farther upstream in the Mississippi than the fish has previously been encountered.

by Jon Collins

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July 17, 2014 5:43 PM

Farmers fume over proposed EPA wetlands rule change

Environmental Protection Agency officials insist new exemptions will ease and clarify regulation on agricultural land. But some farmers are concerned that the new rules will give federal regulators an expanded role on farmer's fields.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 17, 2014 3:54 PM

Minnesota muskie stocking disrupted by zebra mussels

The DNR stocks about 25,000 muskie in as many as 30 lakes each year.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 17, 2014 3:07 PM

Dayton calls for eliminating coal from Minnesota's energy production

He said converting coal plants to users of natural gas should continue, along with investments in renewable energy.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 16, 2014 6:54 PM

Volunteers clear flood debris from Mississippi

In recent years, the DNR has removed up to 18,000 pounds of trash from one spot on the Mississippi River.

by Mai Tong Yang

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July 16, 2014 1:54 PM

Minnesota Power reaches deal on coal-fired plants

Federal authorities say Minnesota Power has agreed to install technology to reduce air pollution from three coal-fired plants.

by Dan Kraker

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July 16, 2014 7:56 AM

California water wasters face $500 a day fines

Residents will be fined for wasteful outdoor watering, including "watering landscaping to the point that runoff flows onto sidewalks, washing a vehicle without a nozzle on the hose, or hosing down hard surfaces such as sidewalks and driveways," AP reports.

by L. Carol Ritchie

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July 15, 2014 6:11 PM

Water, water everywhere -- but how does it get there?

It's easy to take water for granted. After all, you just turn a faucet and it pours right out. But how does it get to our faucet? In this episode of Brains On, we explore the water cycle from rain to your drain.