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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.

How to invest new money in the environment: a nice problem to have

How to invest new money in the environment: a nice problem to have

Backers of the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment are scrambling to figure out how to organize allocation of the roughly $300 million a year the new income tax is expected to raise.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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A trout stream is saved in the midst of suburban growth

A trout stream is saved in the midst of suburban growth

Dakota County officials and the DNR have found ways to reconcile the competing needs of Vermillion River trout and suburban development.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Bud Grant, other outdoors advocates push for amendment's passage

Bud Grant, other outdoors advocates push for amendment's passage

Minnesota hunting and fishing advocates are traveling throughout the state this week trying to convince voters to support a constitutional amendment.
by Tim Pugmire

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New book explores the lore and beauty of Minnesota fish

New book explores the lore and beauty of Minnesota fish

Minnesota boasts the highest number of anglers per capita in the U.S. and the most fishing lakes. A new book pairs stories about the state's many species of fish with drawings by illustrator Joseph R. Tomelleri.

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Health Department says it's safe to eat more fish in Minnesota

Health Department says it's safe to eat more fish in Minnesota

When the Department of Health said earlier this year that it was safe to eat more Minnesota-caught fish, the decision raised the question: Are Minnesota's lakes and rivers becoming cleaner? Nearly half of the state's waters are listed as impaired.
by Ambar Espinoza

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MIA exhibit showcases modern art from India

MIA exhibit showcases modern art from India

We've all heard about India as a burgeoning economic power, but what do we really know about its people and its culture? This weekend the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is opening an exhibition of photography and video from the fast-developing country.
by Marianne Combs

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Farm Bureau opposes constitutional amendment

Farm Bureau opposes constitutional amendment

Officials with the Minnesota Farm Bureau announced today they're joining the campaign to defeat a constitutional amendment to raise money for the environment and the arts.
by Tim Pugmire

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U.S. House approves Great Lakes compact

U.S. House approves Great Lakes compact

The House has ratified a compact to prevent the diversion of water from the Great Lakes, sending the bill to President Bush for his signature.

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New ballast water rules target invasive species

New ballast water rules target invasive species

Minnesota is expected to require treatment of ballast water discharged by ships that stop at Minnesota's Lake Superior ports, in an attempt to stop the spread of invasive species.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Michigan lawmaker to oppose Great Lakes compact in US House

Michigan lawmaker to oppose Great Lakes compact in US House

A key Michigan lawmaker said Monday he will oppose a compact to prevent the diversion of water from the Great Lakes because it allows bottled water to be shipped from the region.

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