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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.

Water crisis: What can be learned from California

Recent rains have not washed away the effects of a severe drought in California. Listen to a conversation about what the nation can learn about water crises and conservation from California.

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Unpaid water bills in Flint could hinder repairs

Unpaid water bills in Flint could hinder repairs

Michigan's governor wants to spend $30 million to pay water bills in Flint. A lawsuit is seeking five times that in refunds and damages for people who paid for lead-tainted drinking water.
by Steve Carmody

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Flint begins the long process of fixing its water problem

Flint begins the long process of fixing its water problem

Experts are scrambling to define the scope of the water contamination disaster in the city of nearly 100,000 and determine how to replace corroded pipes, while making sure to keep the public informed.
by Ari Shapiro

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'Stand up for our rights': Indian treaty tensions run deep in Minnesota

'Stand up for our rights': Indian treaty tensions run deep in Minnesota

Ojibwe protesters charged with illegally harvesting wild rice and netting fish hope to force a definitive answer to the question of who controls Indian hunting and fishing. A case from more than 30 years ago suggests it may not happen.
by Dan Kraker

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Dayton backs off water-buffer strip plan for private ditches

Dayton backs off water-buffer strip plan for private ditches

Gov. Mark Dayton's plans to require buffer strips along Minnesota waterways took a step back Friday when he acknowledged he's ordered conservation officials to stop mapping "private ditches."
by MPR News Staff

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Could the Flint water crisis happen here?

Could the Flint water crisis happen here?

Lead pipes are still fairly common in historic communities across the state.
by MPR News Staff

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