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 17, 2014 4:00 AM

Critics worry proposed Twin Metals mine will affect Boundary Waters, tourism

Twin Metals has been quietly completing its plans for a massive underground mine just a few miles south of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The mine would create more than 1,000 jobs, but those benefits aren't enough to win over critics.

by Dan Kraker

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April 16, 2014 2:00 AM

Across rural Minnesota, water woes threaten to choke small town growth

A rural Minnesota research group is suggesting that water availability is becoming an economic bottleneck and that development is being threatened by a need to re-build water and sewage systems around the state.

by Dave Peters

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April 16, 2014 12:00 AM

A first in Minnesota, cities launch system to treat, stash water underground

To avoid building a new water treatment plant, three cities have begun storing treated water 500 feet underground for use when summer demand is high.

by Jennifer Vogel

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April 15, 2014 5:21 PM

Two Harbors fined over wastewater spill in Lake Superior

In addition to a $19,000 fine, the city also has to install sand filters at its treatment plant to remove mercury from its effluent.

by Dan Kraker

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April 15, 2014 2:00 AM

Drinking from a limestone quarry in Burnsville and Savage

Burnsville and Savage find a water solution that preserves a sensitive environmental area and gives some assurance for a long-time supply of drinking water.

by Dave Peters

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April 14, 2014 3:00 AM

From fish to pipes, Minnesota firms see opportunity in growing water challenge

Rising concern over the supply of clean water, both in Minnesota and worldwide, is turning into what some technology companies think is a chance to grow.

by Martin Moylan

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April 12, 2014 10:14 AM

DNR opening more space for trout fishing

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is giving metro-area anglers more opportunities for trout fishing, just in time for Saturday's stream trout opener.

by Martin Moylan

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April 12, 2014 6:22 AM

What would you do with $1 million to spend on water?

A symposium on water in Minneapolis ended with the question, what would you do with a million dollars to spend on water in Minnesota? It got three different answers that had something in common.

by Dave Peters

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April 10, 2014 3:25 PM

Court to reconsider Winona County frac sand mine decision

If it reverses Winona County's decision and requires a more detailed review of the Nisbit mine, mining likely would have to stop the project while a more in-depth review is conducted.

by Elizabeth Baier