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.

October 7, 2011 7:10 PM

Wild rice poses another obstacle to mine proposal

As review of a controversial Polymet mining project proposal nears conclusion, some supporters are worried about a potential environmental roadblock: wild rice.

by Dan Kraker

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October 6, 2011 10:12 PM

Environmental groups sue EPA over lack of protection in Minn.

Two environmental groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over protection of Minnesota waters from invasive species.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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October 6, 2011 4:00 AM

Increasing water use prompts DNR to test local groundwater management

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is trying to improve the way it manages the state's underground water supply.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 5, 2011 2:56 AM

Around MN: Great Lakes collapse, unsustainable cities, Rochester button primary

A group of scientists warned in 2005 that Great Lakes ecosystems were on the verge of collapse because of a dangerous set of problems, including species invasions and degraded water quality. The wildlife federation report said the scientists' predictions are coming true.

by Michael Olson

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October 4, 2011 4:47 PM

Proposed Ely mine hires firms to prep project for review

A controversial proposed copper and nickel mine project south of Ely has hired two huge engineering firms to help prepare the project for formal environmental and regulatory review.

by Dan Kraker

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October 3, 2011 6:49 AM

WEIGH IN ON WATER: Does local matter?

MPR News’ Ground Level asked seven Minnesotans to tell us why local issues matter when it comes to the complex topic of water pollution.

by Dave Peters

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September 30, 2011 2:59 AM

Around MN: farming and pollution, budget woes save wolves

A lack of money will end a federal program that has quietly trapped and killed thousands of wolves in northern Minnesota in the past 33 years, officials said.

by Michael Olson

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September 29, 2011 8:21 PM

A conversation: Farming and pollution

What is the role of farming practices in protecting the quality of Minnesota’s water? What is the best way to approach agriculture and farmers to make things better? Join a conversation on where to go next.

by Michael Olson