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.

March 17, 2016 12:15 PM

Warm weather triggers early ice outs on many Minnesota lakes

State climatologists say there is enough data on some state lakes to show a trend toward earlier ice out dates, indicating Minnesota's climate has changed.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 17, 2016 10:26 AM

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder testifies on the Flint water crisis

"Let me be blunt," Gov. Rick Snyder told a House panel. "This was a failure of government at all levels. Local, state, and federal officials -- we all failed the families of Flint."

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March 10, 2016 3:15 PM

Is the war on invasive species really worth fighting?

The country is at war with plants and fish and other species that have spread beyond their original environments. But "non-native" is not the same as "invasive," experts say.

by MPR News Staff

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March 10, 2016 11:54 AM

Your most pressing water questions, answered

Do you know where your water comes from? Do you know where it goes? Two water experts address issues of bottled water, contamination, drought and other critical water issues.

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March 10, 2016 5:41 AM

Dayton urges Legislature to press on, budget carefully

In a speech that stuck to mostly familiar themes, Dayton said his No. 1 priority for the 2016 session is protecting the fiscal integrity of state government.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 8, 2016 6:56 PM

Twin Metals lease on mine areas under environmental review

Mining opponents are looking ahead to a pending federal decision that will have further bearing on whether copper-nickel mines are to be developed within the watershed of the protected wilderness.

by Dan Kraker

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March 8, 2016 12:00 AM

How in trouble are bluefin tuna, really? Controversial study makes waves

A study suggests Atlantic bluefin, prized for its buttery flesh, may breed younger, and in more places, than once thought -- and it may be time to rethink fishing quotas. Not so fast, critics argue.

by Alastair Bland

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March 7, 2016 7:19 PM

Dayton lays out opposition to proposed Twin Metals mine near BWCA

The governor released a letter to the head of Twin Metals Minnesota saying the state will oppose any new mining agreements on state lands close to the massive outdoor recreation area.

by Dan Kraker

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March 7, 2016 11:51 AM

Families seek class-action status in federal lawsuit over Flint's water

Attorneys representing seven families who've been affected by lead-poisoned water in Flint, Mich., filed a lawsuit Monday that cites federal environmental laws.