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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.

Minn. River tested for low oxygen levels

Scientists with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency are taking water samples from the Minnesota River Friday to see if there's enough oxygen in the river to support aquatic life.
by Laura Yuen

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Deformed Minnesota frogs still largely a mystery 17 years later

Deformed Minnesota frogs still largely a mystery 17 years later

After seventeen years of sleuthing, scientists still have not solved the mystery of what caused frogs to develop abnormally in a south central Minnesota pond. The biologist who led the research tells the story in her new book.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Efforts intensify to stop spread of invasive species

Efforts intensify to stop spread of invasive species

Minnesota natural resources officials fight invasive species with laws, higher fines and more inspections. But that may not be enough.
by Jessica Mador

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Runoff certification planned for farmers

Minnesota farmers may be protected from state chemical runoff regulations if they take part in a joint federal-state pilot program certification program that could be in place by the winter.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Scientists will learn from Duluth flooding

Scientists will learn from Duluth flooding

U of M Duluth researcher Richard Axler said the recent storm in Duluth damaged bank stabilization projects and took out a series of water quality gauges.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Spiders on a pane

Spiders on a pane

this one is probably a pioneer, maybe a part of some sort of early hatch
by Dan Olson

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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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