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.

August 17, 2011 4:00 AM

Artificial islands work to clean up polluted Spring Lake

Artificial islands designed to reduce pollution in Spring Lake were launched on Wednesday by neighbors from Minneapolis' Lowry Hill.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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August 12, 2011 5:05 AM

Pick your best idea to preserve water quality

The Minnesota Community Foundation’s Idea Open Water Challenge has selected 20 semifinalists and is asking people to vote on who gets $15,000.

by Dave Peters

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August 11, 2011 5:29 AM

Study points to increasing nitrate problem in the Mississippi

A new study suggests that efforts to curb nitrate levels in local rivers aren’t enough.

by Jennifer Vogel

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August 5, 2011 7:04 AM

Duluth collaborates to improve water quality

Duluth is working with an array of partners to slow and improve the quality of the the city’s storm water runoff.

by Jennifer Vogel

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July 29, 2011 7:56 AM

The health of Minnesota's lakes

It's peak season for hitting one of Minnesota's thousands of lakes. But it's also a time when the threats to the health of those lakes are most evident. We'll get a mid-summer status report on one of Minnesota's greatest treasures: its lakes.

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July 29, 2011 5:31 AM

Changes farmers have made to clear the water

Farmers in MPR News’ Public Insight Network say they’ve installed buffers, put in new tile systems and taken other steps to help prevent deterioration of the water near them.

by Dave Peters

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July 28, 2011 1:47 AM

The Daily Digest

by Catharine Richert

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July 27, 2011 6:56 PM

Wild rice measure tucked into Minn. budget deal

Some environmentalists are concerned about study into water quality standards meant to protect wild rice beds will prevent enforcement of the existing standard.