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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.

Sediment from farm runoff poses a threat to Lake Pepin

Sediment from farm runoff poses a threat to Lake Pepin

The upper third of the scenic lake in the Mississippi could be filled in over the next 100 years. An MPCA draft report cites farm runoff as a major cause, but state officials have little leverage to compel changes that could save the lake.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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The Indian as enemy (5×8 – 5/4/11)

The Indian as enemy (5×8 – 5/4/11)

Why 'Geronimo,' the war on pencil-necks, proof baseball hates the Twins, the new Dust Bowl, and I dare you not to click this link.
by Bob Collins

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Drinking water from most Minn. cities' systems is safe

Minnesota health officials say most drinking water from municipal systems had safe levels of contaminants in the department's most recent round of testing.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Cravaack’s challenging environment

Cravaack’s challenging environment

Freshman Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack's re-election efforts are off to a slow start.
by Michael Olson

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DNR may be granted greater inspection authority to combat zebra mussels

DNR may be granted greater inspection authority to combat zebra mussels

Legislation authorizes mandatory inspections at or near water access points. If inspectors find an invasive species, they can require the boat or other equipment to go through a decontamination process.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Bill would cut Mississippi River protection plan

Bill would cut Mississippi River protection plan

A two-year-long effort to create new protections for the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities is the target of a bill advancing in the Minnesota Legislature.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Minn. lawmakers cut environmental programs

Minn. lawmakers cut environmental programs

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it would have to close between five and 10 state parks, and offer reduced services at others, under budget bills passed by the Republian-led House and Senate Tuesday.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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American RadioWorks: No Place for a Woman

American RadioWorks: No Place for a Woman

Midday presents an encore broadcast of the American RadioWorks documentary, "No Place for a Woman." It recounts the women who endured abuse and harrassment while working in the male-dominated iron ore mines in northern Minnesota. A group of these women filed the nation's first sexual harrassment class action lawsuit that helped change the American workplace forever.

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