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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.

U of M builds a stream from the ground up

An artificial research stream brings a bit of wild river to downtown Minneapolis.
by Tim Nelson

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MPR poll: Pawlenty approval strong; doubts about Molnau

MPR poll: Pawlenty approval strong; doubts about Molnau

A new statewide poll gives high job performance marks to Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty, but voters have little confidence in the woman who could replace him, Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota tax group urges 'no' vote on outdoors sales tax

Minnesota tax group urges 'no' vote on outdoors sales tax

Opponents of a proposed state sales tax increase for the outdoors and arts are ramping up their campaign to try to defeat the ballot measure this fall.
by Tim Pugmire

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Moderate drought conditions persist for third summer in a row

Moderate drought conditions persist for third summer in a row

Parts of Minnesota are dealing with moderate drought conditions for the third summer in a row. A wet spring gave way to a drier-than-normal summer across much of the state.
by Minnesota News Network

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Perspective on the health of Minnesota lakes

Perspective on the health of Minnesota lakes

A longtime lake resident and water quality advocate reflects on the life of Minnesota lakes.
by Dan Gunderson

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State asks for public comment on contaminated 3M dump

State asks for public comment on contaminated 3M dump

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is asking for public comment on a plan to clean up contamination at the 3M disposal site in Woodbury.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Mississippi passage

Mississippi passage

Ten Minnesota kids are going to paddle down the Mississippi in the boats they built.
by Bob Collins

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Xcel dedicates new power plant

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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New regulations for Minn. feedlots

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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Health officials request blood tests from east metro residents

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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