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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.

'It's life and death': Texans still without power as nation faces more winter storms

'It's life and death': Texans still without power as nation faces more winter storms

Nationwide, more than 40 deaths have been blamed on the weather this week — some who died trying to stay warm in their homes. Thousands of Texans remained without electricity or safe drinking water after winter storms wreaked havoc on the state's power grid and utilities.
by Scott Neuman and The Associated Press

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Report: MPCA faltered in oversight of Water Gremlin’s air emissions

Report: MPCA faltered in oversight of Water Gremlin’s air emissions

A new report from a state watchdog office says the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency should have done more to regulate a White Bear Township manufacturer with a history of air pollution problems.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Court: Regulators were correct in applying drinking-water standards to groundwater in Minntac permit

Court: Regulators were correct in applying drinking-water standards to groundwater in Minntac permit

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday said state regulators correctly applied drinking-water standards to groundwater when issuing a permit to an Iron Range mine in 2018, reversing a lower court's 2019 decision.

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Minn. agencies roll out plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’

Minn. agencies roll out plan to tackle ‘forever chemicals’

The statewide “blueprint” calls for the state to enact stronger regulations, including designating PFAS as hazardous substances under Minnesota’s Superfund law.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Corporations nudge farmers to help the environment

Corporations nudge farmers to help the environment

Cargill and General Mills are offering incentives to farmers who adopt the principles of regenerative agriculture. It's a set of farming practices that make growing food more environmentally friendly. And as interest grows, so does the debate over how to define and measure the new system.
by Dan Gunderson

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Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged in Flint water crisis

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged in Flint water crisis

At least a dozen people died and more than 80 people fell ill after untreated water from the Flint River caused lead to leach from old pipes, poisoning the water system city residents relied on.
by Brakkton Booker

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Contractor at Enbridge Line 3 pipeline site dies in accident

Contractor at Enbridge Line 3 pipeline site dies in accident

A contractor working on the Enbridge Energy Line 3 pipeline project in northern Minnesota died Friday in an accident. An Enbridge spokesperson said the accident happened at a construction yard in Hill City.
by The Associated Press

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