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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.

Minnesota DNR launches new hearing process for PolyMet mine

Minnesota DNR launches new hearing process for PolyMet mine

Minnesota regulators have launched a court-ordered process for assessing the risks to clean water from waste from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Watershed managers keep your basement from flooding — extreme weather swings are making it harder

Watershed managers keep your basement from flooding — extreme weather swings are making it harder

Changing rainfall patterns and more extreme weather swings have made water managers’ jobs difficult. They moderate lake and creek levels to prevent flooding and pollution.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota farmers tap technology to conserve water in drought

Minnesota farmers tap technology to conserve water in drought

It's been a tough year to be a Minnesota farmer trying to keep crops alive during the worst drought in decades. But many are using new tools and research to be smarter and more efficient about how much water they use, and when.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Drought sparks interest in water-saving alternatives to thirsty lawns

Drought sparks interest in water-saving alternatives to thirsty lawns

The University of Minnesota’s turfgrass research team is studying and promoting different types of grass that require less water and chemicals, but still thrive. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Forever chemicals' found in groundwater near military bases

'Forever chemicals' found in groundwater near military bases

An environmental group says groundwater around at least six military installations in the Great Lakes region is contaminated with high levels of PFAS chemicals. The Environmental Working Group says Pentagon records show the compounds have been discovered in water around bases in Michigan, New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by The Associated Press

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Well drillers struggle to keep up with demand for water

Well drillers struggle to keep up with demand for water

The drought is drying up wells in some parts of the state, but that’s just one of the factors that have well-drilling contractors scrambling to keep up with demand, and some customers waiting months for a new well.
by Dan Gunderson

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MPCA: Line 3 drilling fluid spilled into wetlands

MPCA: Line 3 drilling fluid spilled into wetlands

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency now says there have been more releases of drilling fluid along the Line 3 oil pipeline project than previously reported.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'You pray for rain': Low rivers stressing irrigators, recreationists — and potentially, critters

'You pray for rain': Low rivers stressing irrigators, recreationists — and potentially, critters

Rivers across the state are very low because of the severe drought encompassing much of the state. That's affecting a lot of people who rely on rivers and streams for their livelihood.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New month, worsening drought conditions in Minnesota

New month, worsening drought conditions in Minnesota

After one of the driest Julys on record in parts of Minnesota, the drought conditions affecting the region show no signs of letting up to start the month of August.
by MPR News Staff

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