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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.

EPA opens hearings on herbicide atrazine

The EPA has opened hearings on the safety of the farm herbicide atrazine and some Minnesota farmers are defending the product.
by Bob Kelleher

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Toxic waters

Toxic waters

A New York Times series on America's water supply is raising serious concerns about the amount of unregulated chemicals in the country's drinking water and the EPA's outdated monitoring system.

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Officials seek long-term solutions for Red River flood control

Officials seek long-term solutions for Red River flood control

After last year's record flooding in the Red River Valley, state and local governments pledged to work together to find long-term solutions to flooding.
by Dan Gunderson

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Residents divided over North Branch power plant project

Residents divided over North Branch power plant project

A national company that wants to build a power plant near North Branch says it will be good for the environment, but some neighbors are worried.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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The Daily Digest

Here's a look at the day's political news.
by Tom Scheck

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Texas trumps Minnesota in tap water quality rankings

St. Paul and Minneapolis scored high in an environmental group's rankings of tap water quality in major U.S. cities.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Oberstar backs Polymet

Oberstar backs the controversial mine proposal.
by Tom Scheck

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Study finds chemicals widespread in Minn. waters

Study finds chemicals widespread in Minn. waters

Minnesota scientists say it appears endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pharmaceuticals are found in even the most pristine lakes in the state.
by Dan Gunderson

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Five at 8 – 11/23/09: Consider the source

Five at 8 – 11/23/09: Consider the source

A Ronstadt rouser. Does audio have an inferiority complex? In search of... Whisky. National Park Traveler on Voyageurs. The wave. Do you know what is in your water?

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