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.

November 29, 2010 12:00 AM

Mining pollution may be hurting Minn's wild rice

High levels of sulfates released from Minnesota's mining industry are suspected of diminishing Minnesota's native wild rice beds. The state is reconsidering its current standard for sulfate in wild rice waters, but until recently it hasn't been enforcing the existing standard.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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November 17, 2010 8:24 PM

Report: Minn. could better care for its water resources

A report from the Water Resources Center at the University of Minnesota concludes that Minnesotans should to invest in efforts to ensure clean water and a healthy ecosystem.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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November 16, 2010 8:39 PM

Report: Parts of state running short on water

The report says many of the state's water rules are inadequate, others are ignored, and that the state needs a more comprehensive approach to water.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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November 8, 2010 3:00 AM

In Lake Superior, a problem algae lies dormant - but why?

Researchers are collecting samples of Didymo, an alga, to try to determine why it has choked out life in streams in South Dakota and New Zealand, but is relatively harmless in Lake Superior.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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October 26, 2010 11:00 AM

Bright Ideas with Lois Quam

One of Minnesota's most successful business people Lois Quam sits down with Stephen Smith for a conversation as part of MPR News' Bright Ideas program.

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October 14, 2010 2:51 AM

Special session is on 10/18

Here are some details in what's in the bill.

by Tom Scheck

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October 13, 2010 5:04 PM

Another round of environmental review for PolyMet mine plan

Regulators have begun work on a new document to supplement environmental studies for PolyMet Mining's controversial copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes.

by Bob Kelleher

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October 11, 2010 7:20 AM

Monitoring Minnesota's lakes

State and federal researchers are taking a very detailed look at some Minnesota lakes, including Lake Carlos, near Alexandria, Elk Lake in Itasca State Park and Trout Lake in Cook County, to monitor the effects of climate change and pollution.