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 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

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April 10, 2014 8:54 AM

5 facts every Minnesotan should know about groundwater based irrigation

Five takeaways from an online chat about groundwater, irrigation and how everyone can find someone else who’s wasting water.

by Michael Olson

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April 9, 2014 8:57 AM

Senate approves tougher water permit rules for DNR

The Minnesota Senate approved legislation that would give the Department of Natural Resources more authority to fine irrigators and others who use large amounts of groundwater without a permit.

by Dave Peters

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April 9, 2014 6:57 AM

Environmental group questions Senate funds for White Bear Lake solution

Friends of the Mississippi River says a Senate proposal to spend $800,000 studying whether to fill White Bear Lake with river water is a bad idea. It doesn’t solve the larger problem and it’s already being studied by the Metropolitan Council, the group says.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 7, 2014 4:00 AM

Unchecked irrigation threatens to sap Minnesota groundwater

An MPR News investigation shows that several hundred Minnesota farmers are probably pumping groundwater to irrigate their crops without required permits, making it harder for the state to understand and regulate what's happening to a water resource increasingly seen as vulnerable.

by Mark Steil