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.

July 21, 2008 7:07 AM

Xcel dedicates new power plant

Xcel Energy is dedicating its new High Bridge power plant today. Xcel replaced the existing coal-burning plant with a natural gas-fired unit

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 14, 2008 7:52 AM

New regulations for Minn. feedlots

Minnesota feedlot regulations will be changing soon. When a feedlot changes ownership the MPCA will need to re-approve the permit to the new owner and winter manure spreading will no longer be allowed.

by Sea Stachura

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July 10, 2008 7:52 AM

Health officials request blood tests from east metro residents

The Minnesota Department of Health is asking for volunteers in the east metro area to have their blood tested for chemicals that are contaminating water supplies there.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 10, 2008 7:23 AM

Utilities expect to meet state's conservation goals

Most of the state's utilities say they will be able to meet the state's ambitious goals on energy conservation. The legislature has mandated that utilities conserve one-and-a-half-percent of their retail sales each year.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 9, 2008 8:22 PM

Michigan's governor is last to sign Great Lakes compact

A compact designed to prevent remote regions or countries from tapping into the Great Lakes was approved Wednesday by the last of the eight states that partly surround one of the world's largest sources of fresh water.

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July 8, 2008 4:30 PM

U of M researchers report threats to Minnesota's environment

A report presented to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources points out many places where Minnesota's environment is facing significant threats -- from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the north to the streams in southern farm country.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 7, 2008 7:23 AM

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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July 2, 2008 6:42 AM

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