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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.

Iowa water official: Farm nitrates should be regulated

Iowa water official: Farm nitrates should be regulated

Des Moines Water Works CEO Bill Stowe said nitrates are a growing problem. Faced with paying for technology that can remove nitrates, Des Moines is suing over agricultural drainage.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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The Daily Digest: Deal making time

Your daily dose of Minnesota politics and policy.
by Brett Neely

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Minnesota drinking water threatened by nitrates

Minnesota drinking water threatened by nitrates

The Minnesota Department of Health's annual report on drinking water quality warns that nitrate contamination could affect public health. Gov. Mark Dayton called for action.
by Tim Pugmire

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Capitol leaders ready for high-stakes budget poker

Capitol leaders ready for high-stakes budget poker

Top GOP and DFL lawmakers are deeply divided on a budget deal despite a huge surplus. As a crucial deadline approaches, the specter of a shutdown looms.
by Tom Scheck

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Cities defend water quality measures in finance bill

The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities wants legislative leaders to keep language that puts additional scrutiny on water quality rules.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Senators want provisions removed from enviro bill

Thirteen DFL senators sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk Thursday requesting that several controversial policy provisions be taken out of the environment budget bill the Senate passed last week.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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How climate change affects water quality, sustainability

How climate change affects water quality, sustainability

Renowned water expert Peter Gleick, president and co-founder of the Pacific Institute, has been advocating for water quality and sustainability for more than 25 years.

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