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.

December 17, 2015 11:01 AM

Michigan Mayor declares state of emergency over lead levels

Mayor Karen Weaver, of Flint, Michigan is calling the results of a 2014 water source switch a 'man-made disaster' and is seeking federal disaster aid.

by Merrit Kennedy

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December 16, 2015 3:48 PM

Will Waukesha's water needs open Great Lakes floodgates?

Waukesha, Wis., hopes to draw water from Lake Michigan to replace polluted wells. But Great Lakes governors, including Mark Dayton, must OK it. Critics warn it's a dangerous precedent in a thirsty world.

by Dan Kraker

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December 14, 2015 4:00 AM

Experiment looks at effect of pharmaceuticals on fish

An experiment that started last month in St. Cloud State University's Aquatic Toxicology Lab expands upon 2012 studies that determined fish might be affected.

by The Associated Press

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December 11, 2015 4:00 AM

Environment group pans MN water-quality program

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy said a program to improve farm runoff is ineffective in removing nitrates, in part because it's voluntary.

by Mark Steil

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December 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Coleman, mayors address Mississippi River issues at Paris climate talks

Members of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative traveled to the U.N. Conference on Climate Change in France to learn how other river communities are addressing the challenges of water quality and climate change.

by Mark Steil

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December 7, 2015 12:54 AM

Winona artist says he was first to swim Mississippi

A Navy vet who claims to be the first American to swim the entire length of the Mississippi River is wrong, a Minnesota man insists.

by Bob Collins

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December 7, 2015 12:00 AM

What progress has Minnesota made on the road to clean water?

It's been seven years since the passing of the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy amendment. Today we reach out to the Minnesota Clean Water Council and the Water Resources Center to check in on the amendment's effectiveness.

by Peter Diamond

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December 3, 2015 4:00 AM

Tough times, overfishing shake Superior's herring fleet

Lake Superior herring numbers are plummeting, putting the lake's small but iconic commercial fishery in jeopardy. Overfishing is a problem. New research suggests climate change could also be partly to blame.

by Dan Kraker