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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.

Campaign ramps up for environment, arts sales tax

Campaign ramps up for environment, arts sales tax

A campaign to boost funding for the state's natural and cultural resources will become more visible this month.
by Tim Pugmire

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Ballast water discharge permits open for public comment

Ballast water discharge permits open for public comment

A public comment period has opened for Minnesota's new ballast water discharge permit for ships. The state will require permits for most of the ships calling on Minnesota ports like Duluth.
by Bob Kelleher

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Native Americans confront problem of poor water quality

Native Americans confront problem of poor water quality

Native Americans have had to alter traditional ceremonies that involve the drinking of lake and river water.
by Ambar Espinoza

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MPCA sets new water quality standards

MPCA sets new water quality standards

The MPCA has written new water quality standards to limit the amount of ag run-off in the states' waterways.
by Sea Stachura

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Flood impact to last all summer

Flood impact to last all summer

In his weekly weather commentary, University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley comments on a number of subjects including the recent flooding in several Midwestern states.
by Cathy Wurzer

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New standards for lake water quality

New standards for lake water quality

Federal regulators have approved new, tougher standards for water quality in the state.
by Minnesota News Network

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Health Department revises fish consumption advisory

Health Department revises fish consumption advisory

The department says people can safely eat one meal a month of fish, and then also eat fish from other advisory categories.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Browns Valley purchases land to control flooding

Browns Valley purchases land to control flooding

Browns Valley has reached a deal with a local farm family to buy land along the Little Minnesota River. The 110 acres are needed for a project to control flooding.
by Minnesota News Network

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High prices lure farmers from conservation program

High prices lure farmers from conservation program

Minnesota could soon lose up to 25 percent of the land currently set aside in programs to protect water and wildlife.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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