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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.

Some affected businesses unaware of new stormwater rules

Some affected businesses unaware of new stormwater rules

New stormwater regulations will require as many as 19,000 Minnesota businesses to monitor potential pollution on their property, but business leaders say many small businesses don't even know about the new rules.
by Dan Gunderson

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Earmarks and the Minnesota delegation

Are they pork or needed projects?
by Bob Collins

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Ethanol plant in southern Minn. closing

An ethanol plant in southern Minnesota will shut down at the end of the week because it's not making enough money.
by Mark Steil

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Coalition helps groups seek Great Lakes funding

Coalition helps groups seek Great Lakes funding

An environmental coalition has started a program to help local conservation groups take part in the Obama administration's Great Lakes restoration initiative.

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Heavy snow leads to stinky spring mess on SW Minn. lakes

Heavy snow leads to stinky spring mess on SW Minn. lakes

Even though the grass is turning green, there are still reminders of this year's tough winter. The latest appeared amid breaking ice on southern Minnesota lakes: lots of dead fish.
by Mark Steil

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Mapping a fragile geology's underground water routes

Mapping a fragile geology's underground water routes

When snow is melting in the woods and fields of southeastern Minnesota, Jeff Green wants to know where it's going.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Author says water crisis is looming

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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EPA says PolyMet mine report is 'inadequate'

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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