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.

May 18, 2015 4:35 PM

Session limps to a close with legislators dismayed

The divided Minnesota Legislature on Monday finished a $41.5 billion budget. But Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to veto an education bill, requiring legislators to return for a special session.

by Tom Scheck

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May 15, 2015 4:14 PM

Environment groups brace for last-minute legislative deals

As the 2015 legislative session draws to a close, environmentalists are concerned that a budget deal could harm efforts to protect Minnesota's lakes and rivers and develop clean energy.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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May 14, 2015 6:06 PM

Iron Range legislators, Dayton reach compromise over sulfate standards for wild rice

The compromise will temporarily prevent state regulators from forcing companies to invest in new treatment technologies to protect wild rice.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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May 14, 2015 2:23 PM

Is status quo the right approach for wild rice protection?

State lawmakers have reached a compromise with Gov. Mark Dayton's administration on legislation over wild rice protection.

by MPR News Staff

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May 8, 2015 6:29 PM

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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May 7, 2015 12:12 AM

The Daily Digest: Deal making time

Your daily dose of Minnesota politics and policy.

by Brett Neely

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May 6, 2015 4:12 PM

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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May 4, 2015 12:19 AM

The Daily Digest: Two weeks of session left

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by Brett Neely

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May 1, 2015 4:12 PM

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