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.

April 29, 2015 2:15 PM

Report: Pollutants still plague many southern Minnesota waters

Six and a half years after Minnesotans voted to raise taxes to clean up lakes and streams, it's clear the state has a long way to go.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 29, 2015 4:00 AM

After decades of draining, some MN farmers look to put water back

A few Minnesota farmers are testing what may be a better way to irrigate fields and manage water in a changing climate. It may also trigger conflicts.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 22, 2015 9:33 AM

McCollum crowned congressional hotdish champ

Its the fifth time Minnesota's members of Congress have faced off over who can bake the best hotdish.

by Brett Neely

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April 10, 2015 5:53 AM

Dayton challenges lawmakers to take action on transportation, education

In his fifth State of the State, the governor made it clear he is not willing to surrender his legislative agenda.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 7, 2015 12:01 AM

MN's St. Louis River listed among nation's most endangered

American Rivers says the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine threatens the river's water quality. The group worries about the risk of pollution and loss of wetlands.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 5, 2015 4:00 AM

Study: Minn. converted more wetlands than any other state when crop prices spiked

"Much of the conversion came at the cost of natural ecosystems," said Tyler Lark, the lead author of the study.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 31, 2015 2:46 PM

Minnesota farm lobbyists flex new political muscle

GOP election wins in rural Minnesota have lawmakers in both parties looking to weaken environmental laws tied to agriculture. A key plan by Gov. Dayton faces stiff resistance.

by Tom Scheck

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March 30, 2015 5:03 PM

Report: NE Minnesota watersheds 'pristine'

The Lake Superior South, Big Fork and Nemadji River watersheds, which cover about 3,000 square miles, are made up mostly of forests and wetlands.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 26, 2015 5:00 AM

Minnesota ramps up hunt for arsenic in wells

Health officials are testing and retesting hundreds of private wells for arsenic. They estimate 10 percent of the state's 450,000 private wells have levels that exceed federal standards.

by Jennifer Vogel