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.

December 7, 2011 2:00 AM

PolyMet protest, MnDOT slams alternative Stillwater bridge pitch, Obama looks to Warroad

PolyMet environmental review will be delayed months later than predicted by Rep. Cravaack and other federal officials, reports the Duluth News Tribune.

by Michael Olson

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December 2, 2011 8:58 AM

Two nature writers share love of lakes

Jerry Dennis and Darby Nelson have written about lakes, great and small. What do we most value about lakes and what should be done to protect them?

by Darby Nelson

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December 1, 2011 4:11 PM

State leaders temper surprising economic forecast with skepticism

Many state leaders are reluctant to celebrate today's surprising economic forecast projecting of an $876 million budget surplus, — possibly because the forecast also shows a likely return to red ink in the following cycle.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 1, 2011 9:54 AM

Minn. state budget forecast shows $876 million surplus

Today's state revenue forecast shows Minnesota's budget is running a surplus of $876 million.

by Tom Scheck

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December 1, 2011 6:03 AM

Invasive species aren’t always pests

Invasive species like zebra mussels have caused millions of dollars in damage to the Great Lakes. But a new study suggests that some invasives can actually benefit their adopted homes.

by Dan Kraker

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November 30, 2011 12:00 AM

Legislative Auditor: More documentation needed for Legacy Amendment

The state Legislative Auditor today recommended more documentation be kept about how Legacy Amendment funds are spent to ensure lawmakers are complying with the law.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 27, 2011 4:00 AM

Budget cuts imperil environmental programs, along with health and safety

A 24-state survey by the national association of state environmental agency leaders showed agency budgets decreasing by an average of $12 million in 2011. The Washington, D.C.-based group also says federal grants to help states administer new federal Environmental Protection Agency rules regarding air and water quality also have waned.

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November 17, 2011 12:00 PM

Paying for past choices: Cities struggle with infrastructure

Many Minnesota cities are stuck with unfinished housing projects and empty industrial parks and infrastructure expansions that once looked promising but now feel burdensome.

by Jennifer Vogel