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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.

Dueling mining rallies held in Twin Cities, Iron Range

Dueling mining rallies held in Twin Cities, Iron Range

Demonstrators rallied in support of and opposition to a proposed PolyMet mining operation on the Iron Range.
by Riham Feshir

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Aging And Underfunded: America's Dam Safety Problem, In 4 Charts

Aging And Underfunded: America's Dam Safety Problem, In 4 Charts

More than a dozen dams failed in South Carolina last week, worsening already-catastrophic flooding. To experts who monitor dam infrastructure in America, those breaches weren't a surprise.
by Jessica Pupovac

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A spooky tale in time for Halloween: Weather cuts into pumpkin crop

A spooky tale in time for Halloween: Weather cuts into pumpkin crop

Heavy rains have damaged much of the crop in the Midwest. Canned pumpkin giant Libby's says there should be enough to fill your pies for Thanksgiving, but after that, things will be tight.
by Kaomi Goetz

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Money, race, politics tangle northern Minnesota land deal

Money, race, politics tangle northern Minnesota land deal

When lawmakers killed White Earth Nation's request to buy land using state Legacy Amendment funds, they said it was about taxes. Critics say it's about keeping tribes from owning land.
by Dan Gunderson

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Issues remain as buffers move from Capitol to cropland

Issues remain as buffers move from Capitol to cropland

State officials are still working to provide farmers and property owners clear guidance about where they'll be required to install the grassland zones to filter harmful runoff.
by The Associated Press

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Five solutions to our water crisis

Five solutions to our water crisis

Many of the nation's water-supply systems need expensive improvements. And in the West and elsewhere, utilities are focused on finding enough water to meet demand. Although the problems are complex, experts generally agree on some basic solutions.
by The Associated Press

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The water crisis is already here, struggling inches below our feet

The water crisis is already here, struggling inches below our feet

Cheap water is something Americans have come to take for granted, but farm runoff, drought, and aging infrastructure threaten this increasingly precious resource. Just as with crumbling bridges or congested highways, the solutions don't come cheap.
by The Associated Press

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