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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.

High farm prices pressure conservation

High prices for corn and soybeans are expected to prompt farmers to shift a lot of conservation land to crop production over the next five years in Minnesota.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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State setting health standards for emerging contaminants

State setting health standards for emerging contaminants

Health officials are turning their attention to little-known chemicals including those in fragrances, prescription drugs and bug spray.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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What’s wrong with the Minnesota River?; Capitol tone in three Tweets

St. Peter Security Hospital director removed; Waterborne disease outbreak is traced to Duluth water park; What's wrong with the Minnesota River?; Great Lakes residents clash over water levels; Editorial: Raise fees to bolster hunting, fishing; Minnesota bill would make users' Facebook and social network sites off-limits to employers
by Michael Olson

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Underground mine would be largest in Minn.

Twin Metals has instructed its engineering contractor to draw up plans for an 80,000-ton-per day mine and processing plant in northeastern Minnesota.

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Red Wing hosts river water quality forum

The conversation is being sponsored by a range of citizen groups, farm groups, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and InCommons.

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Obama signs St. Croix Bridge bill

Obama signs St. Croix Bridge bill

President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday authorizing the St. Croix River bridge project near Stillwater. Federal approval was needed to exempt the project from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
by Brett Neely

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I-35W bridge engineer to lead Stillwater bridge project

I-35W bridge engineer to lead Stillwater bridge project

Construction of the new $680 million bridge that will span Oak Park Heights and St. Joseph, Wis., is expected to begin in 2014, and take about three years to complete.
by Jessica Mador

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Quarry plan faces more hurdles

Quarry plan faces more hurdles

A disputed plan to quarry granite along the Minnesota River in the western part of the state has moved a step forward. But it may also face a significant new hurdle. The Big Stone County Planning Commission recommends the county require Strata Corporation to address environmental issues. Opponents say the quarry would cause irreversible damage to a scenic leg of the Upper Minnesota River.
by Mark Steil

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Just how clear should central Minnesota lakes get?

How will central Minnesota balance environmental protection with economic development? Join a Ground Level conversation.
by Dave Peters

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