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, 2013 11:48 AM

After protest, MnDOT sticks with Ames/Lunda for St. Croix Bridge project

MnDOT commits to women and minority owned firm for St. Croix project

by Jessica Mador

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April 11, 2013 7:53 PM

Minntac mine expansion won't require impact statement

An environmental impact statement will not be required for a proposed extension of the Mountain Iron Minntac mine, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has decided.

by Rupa Shenoy

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April 6, 2013 9:07 AM

Flood science useful in predicting pollution runoff

The National Weather Service is using flood prediction models to help prevent pollution year-round.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 1, 2013 4:00 AM

Forum to examine metro water supply woes

A series of public meetings on the water supply for the northeast Twin Cities area will begin on Thursday.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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March 30, 2013 9:30 AM

MPCA advises farmers on manure management

A winter of heavy snowfall and freezing rain is giving way to warming temperatures, rapid melting and a potential for flooding. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says that poses challenges for manure management.

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March 26, 2013 6:20 PM

EPA: More than half of rivers, streams have poor living conditions for aquatic species

A survey of U.S. rivers and streams found more than half have poor living conditions for aquatic species. Streams in the Midwest, including Minnesota, had major problems with phosphorus and nitrogen.

by Mark Steil

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March 26, 2013 6:00 AM

Iron Range's copper-nickel mining poses opportunity and possible threat

After more than a century in which iron mining has played a central role in the economy and culture of northeastern Minnesota, a new kind of mining is poised to join the taconite industry.

by Dan Kraker

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March 21, 2013 6:17 AM

Dayton defends his criticism of EPA at Duluth town hall

At a town hall in Duluth last night, Governor Mark Dayton defended a statement he made last week critical of the EPA, saying "one of the real problems we have with government right now is these overlapping layers of jurisdiction."

by Dan Kraker

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March 15, 2013 5:15 PM

Hundreds of stream gages to be eliminated

The federal government sequestration cut will eliminate hundreds of stream flow gages nationwide, including a few in Minnesota. The gages are used for flood forecasting and water quality monitoring.

by Dan Gunderson