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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.

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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Finding climate history in the river bottom

Finding climate history in the river bottom

The current drought is helping researchers who are studying the history of flooding in the Red River Valley. They’re collecting samples of old trees buried in the muddy river bottom to help build a regional climate picture going back hundreds of years.
by Dan Gunderson

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Scientists look for clues to Lake Superior algae blooms

Researchers from Minnesota and Wisconsin are trying to figure out precisely what has caused the recent spike in blue-green algae blooms in Lake Superior. Six algae blooms have been discovered in the past decade between Duluth and the Apostle Islands, including one scientists just confirmed this summer.
by Dan Kraker

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Drought threatens to empty water wells in parts of Minnesota

Drought threatens to empty water wells in parts of Minnesota

Parts of Minnesota saw much-needed rain over the weekend, but it wasn't enough to break the ongoing drought. And the abnormally dry conditions are threatening some private water wells that rely on rain to recharge. In severe cases, shallow wells are out of water.
by Will Matuska

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Swimmers discover zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes

Swimmers discover zebra mussels have invaded more Minnesota lakes

About 3 percent of Minnesota lakes are infested with zebra mussels, although that number has been growing. They can compete with native species for food and habitat, change the ecology of the lake, cut swimmers’ feet and cause damage to water intake pipes.
by Kirsti Marohn

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