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.

May 29, 2008 2:27 AM

Uncertainty over conservation programs in the farm bill

The new farm bill has more funding for conservation, but not everyone is happy with how that money will be spent.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 6, 2008 7:36 AM

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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April 21, 2008 12:00 AM

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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April 17, 2008 1:58 PM

Minnesota River ranked as fifth most endangered

A national group ranks the Minnesota River as the fifth most endangered river in the country.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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April 14, 2008 11:55 AM

Report: Fishing brings $1 billion to Driftless Area

The Driftless Area includes parts of southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin. The report found more than 125,000 anglers visit the region annually, pumping about $650 million directly into the local economy.

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April 10, 2008 3:56 PM

Boat owners could face permits for water discharge

Every boat from cabin cruisers to canoes would have to carry a new permit as a result of a court fight over ballast water discharged from big ships.

by Bob Kelleher

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March 24, 2008 12:00 AM

MPCA Commissioner on pressing environmental issues

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Brad Moore joins Midday to discuss air and water quality, recycling and much more.

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March 13, 2008 12:02 PM

CDC releases Great Lakes pollution report citing health problems

Under pressure from Congress, the government released a controversial draft report that suggests pollution is causing health problems in some parts of the Great Lakes states, including cancer and premature births.