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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.

Years of wet weather leads to high water on some lakes

Years of wet weather leads to high water on some lakes

High water caused by nearly two decades of wet weather is threatening lakefront property in some northern Minnesota counties. Many of the lakes affected don't have a natural outlet and water is now far above what's considered the ordinary high-water level.
by Dan Gunderson

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New MDH list shows hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals

New MDH list shows hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals

The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday released a list of hundreds of chemicals that pose a potential health risk.
by Dan Gunderson

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Farmers, scientists struggle with Red River phosphorus

Farmers, scientists struggle with Red River phosphorus

Farmers and scientists in both Canada and the United States are trying to figure out ways to cut the amount of phosphorus that flows north to Lake Winnipeg.
by Dan Gunderson

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Red River pollution threatening Lake Winnipeg

Red River pollution threatening Lake Winnipeg

Pollution from the Red River is threatening the wildlife and economies that rely on Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba — the tenth-largest freshwater lake in the world.
by Dan Gunderson

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DNR acquires 200 acres in western Minn. in $2M deal

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finished a $2 million deal to acquire 200 acres of land on Dead Lake near Fergus Falls.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Crews monitor Minn. waterways as part of 10-year project

Waterway monitoring crews have begun their work throughout the state to track the health of the state's rivers, streams and lakes over a 10-year period.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Study examines link between PFCs in water supply and people

The Minnesota Department of Health says contamination in the drinking water of east metro residents only partly explains the levels of PFCs in their blood.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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NY senator seeks study of potential Asian carp harm

NY senator seeks study of potential Asian carp harm

New York Sen. Charles Schumer said a full federal study is needed to determine how big a bite Asian carp would take from the regional economy if they invade the Great Lakes.
by John Flesher, Associated Press

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While agencies disagree, old mine pit keeps filling with water

While agencies disagree, old mine pit keeps filling with water

A disagreement between two government agencies has stalemated a solution to a big problem for the Iron Range town of Bovey. That's where a nearby mine pit continues filling with water that could inundate Bovey if not stopped.
by Bob Kelleher

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