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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.

McCollum blasts new wild rice plan

McCollum blasts new wild rice plan

The state shouldn't lower water quality standards to "cater to any industry," says DFL U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.
by Tom Scheck

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Are Minnesota’s water pollution standards outdated?

Are Minnesota’s water pollution standards outdated?

As the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prepares to release new environmental standards, U.S. Steel is lobbying the Legislature to delay the implementation of a clean water standard aimed at protecting water where wild rice grows.
by Michael Olson

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Dayton: Outdated clean water standard could doom mining industry

Dayton: Outdated clean water standard could doom mining industry

Gov. Mark Dayton is siding with U.S. Steel and Iron Range legislators who say a standard on how much sulfate companies can discharge into wild rice water is too high.
by Tom Scheck

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'Aggressive' plan aims to separate crops from waterways

'Aggressive' plan aims to separate crops from waterways

Buffers help prevent agricultural runoff, but some farm groups see requiring them as a taking of their land.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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MPCA warns lower water standards could lead to federal oversight

MPCA warns lower water standards could lead to federal oversight

MPCA officials warned that a bipartisan push at the Capitol to ease state water pollution standards could lead the federal government to assert control of water rules.
by Tom Scheck

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Lawmakers want final say on water quality rules

Lawmakers want final say on water quality rules

Republicans and Democrats from the Iron Range and other parts of the state want to give the Legislature -- not scientists -- the power to set water protection measures.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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The Daily Digest: Pay deal reached

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

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New standards for MN mine delayed for wild rice study

New standards for MN mine delayed for wild rice study

The MPCA had planned to release proposed sulfate standards for U.S. Steel's Minntac plant this month, but decided to wait for a state study on sulfates and wild rice.
by Tom Scheck

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