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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.

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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The Daily Digest

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

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The Daily Digest

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

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Wisconsin mine may hold key to controversial Minnesota project

Wisconsin mine may hold key to controversial Minnesota project

A closed Wisconsin mine is playing a prominent role in the ongoing debate over mining for metals like copper and nickel, a debate that's currently raging in Northern Minnesota.
by Bob Kelleher

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The Daily Digest

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by Tom Scheck

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Five at 8 – 11/9/09: Hacking up the Internet

Five at 8 – 11/9/09: Hacking up the Internet

Putting the Internet back in the bottle, the perils of political promises, the joy of the surprise visit from your soldier-child, the clash of the pierced-nose culture, and Taylor Swift's monologue song.
by Bob Collins

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Corroding Williams sewage treatment plant concerns town

Corroding Williams sewage treatment plant concerns town

A sewage treatment plant in a small northern Minnesota town is failing and threatens to dump thousands of gallons of raw sewage into Lake of the Woods.
by Dan Gunderson

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New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff

New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff

A long-standing ritual of homeowners - sealing their blacktop driveways - is getting new scrutiny from the state of Minnesota because sealant from driveways and parking lots may be washing off into ponds and streams as hazardous waste.
by Tim Nelson

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