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.

March 15, 2010 9:06 AM

Author says water crisis is looming

The author of "Water Follies" and "Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do About It" joins MIDDAY to explore the issues.

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March 4, 2010 12:00 AM

Baldwin's Next Wave: How the township could manage future growth

Ideas abound for handling growth if it resumes and for dealing with consequences of growth already here.

by Jennifer Vogel

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February 22, 2010 5:06 PM

EPA says PolyMet mine report is 'inadequate'

The Environmental Protection Agency says the proposed Polymet copper-nickel mine proposed for northeastern Minnesota should not go ahead as currently planned.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 22, 2010 12:00 AM

State offers help to ethanol producers after pollution violations

Minnesota is launching an intensive program to help ethanol producers better comply with environmental laws after pollution control officials cited seven of the state's 22 ethanol plants for violations last year.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 21, 2010 7:59 AM

Feds outline plan to nurse Great Lakes to health

The Obama administration has developed a five-year blueprint for rescuing the Great Lakes, a sprawling ecosystem plagued by toxic contamination, shrinking wildlife habitat and invasive species.

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February 2, 2010 4:46 PM

Obama's budget offers mixed results for Minnesota

The $3.8-trillion federal budget proposed by President Obama this week holds some promises, and some worries, for Minnesota.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 2, 2010 11:35 AM

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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January 27, 2010 12:00 AM

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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January 20, 2010 2:00 AM

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