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.

January 21, 2011 11:39 AM

Ethanol gets a victory with approval of E15 blend

Nearly two-thirds of drivers could have more corn-based ethanol in their fuel tanks under an Environmental Protection Agency decision Friday.

by Mark Steil

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January 20, 2011 4:59 PM

Group says some Legacy money being spent inefficiently

An audit by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy finds weaknesses in some water clean-up projects paid for with money from the outdoors legacy amendment.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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January 6, 2011 9:49 AM

Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR

Gov. Mark Dayton's choice to lead the Minneseota Department of Natural Resources gets high marks from many for his long conservation record. But those in the state's mining industry have questions about the appointment.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 5, 2011 8:11 PM

Stakes high for mining projects with Dayton's DNR pick

Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to announce soon his choice for Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. The stakes are particularly high in Northern Minnesota where controversial new mining projects pit water quality against the promise of new jobs.

by Bob Kelleher

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January 5, 2011 12:52 PM

Legislature critical of Minn. ground water clean-up plan

A long-term plan to clean up Minnesota's ground water got a chilly reception at its debut at the Minnesota Legislature this morning.

by Tim Nelson

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December 6, 2010 12:00 AM

Harvesting wetlands to improve water quality

Manitoba is trying a new approach to reducing phosphorus in Lake Winnipeg.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 1, 2010 4:38 AM

Dispatch from southeast Minnesota

Elizabeth Baier, who covers Southeast Minnesota for Minnesota Public Radio News, reviews stories on her beat during Morning Edition with Cathy Wurzer.

by David Cazares

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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