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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.

MPR News photos of the week

MPR News photos of the week

This week, The St. Paul Saints lobbied for a new stadium, professional cyclists hit the Twin Cities for an annual race, and former Gov. Jesse Ventura stopped by to talk about his new book.

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Heavy May rainfall leads to more pollution in Minn. rivers

Heavy May rainfall leads to more pollution in Minn. rivers

Minnesota state agencies and environmental groups have made reducing farm field runoff into fields a major priority. But the task will be difficult, if the record May rains are any indication.
by Mark Steil

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Looking for 22 champions in central Minnesota

A two-year planning process to envision a better central Minnesota in 20 years is nearing a key point — selecting 22 “champions” to push and cajole local governments, businesses and others to take steps to improve handling of housing, natural resources, the workforce and more.
by Dave Peters

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Lawsuit alleges MPCA failed to enforce standard

An environmental group and a lake association are suing the state, claiming the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has failed to enforce water quality standards in Lake Winona.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Winona approves frac sand mining permit

Winona approves frac sand mining permit

The Winona City Council has approved a permit to allow a local trucking company to ship frac sand through city's commercial barge dock on the Mississippi River.

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Minnesota's new pollution watchdog takes control

Minnesota's new pollution watchdog takes control

The new head of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency deflected criticism of draft standards for cleaning up the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, saying the agency can't compel farmers to cut the runoff that plays a big part in the problem.

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Judge upholds Minnesota's wild rice protection

Judge upholds Minnesota's wild rice protection

A Ramsey Court judge has upheld the state's standard for sulfate in waters that produce wild rice.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Ron Paul’s candidate for Senate; Crystal Sugar talks on; KFC drug raid

Ron Paul could play big role in Republican pick for Senate race; Mining Q&A draws hundreds to Duluth; Severe storms sweep through Faribault, southern Rice County; Rancher loses lease after he refused to give up opposition to quarry plan; Union: Crystal lockout negotiations to resume June 8; Worthington KFC raided by Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force; Quist, Parry to fight it out in primary; Bachmann to endorse Romney
by Michael Olson

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New law to fund invasive species research

Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a Legacy bill into law that provides funding for a new invasive species research center at the University of Minnesota.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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