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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.

As court case continues, MPCA defends handling of PolyMet permit, citing efficiency

As court case continues, MPCA defends handling of PolyMet permit, citing efficiency

In the third day of an unusual court hearing investigating alleged “procedural irregularities” in the way a mine permit was issued, former MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine testified his agency asked the EPA to delay submitting critical comments because his staff was stretched too thin responding to other comments.
by Dan Kraker

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Trump administration is rolling back Obama-era protections for smaller waterways

Trump administration is rolling back Obama-era protections for smaller waterways

The controversial rule change will dramatically reduce federal pollution protections for many streams and wetlands. Farmers and builders welcome that, but environmental groups plan to challenge it.
by Scott Neuman

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In court, environmental regulators accused of suppressing comments in PolyMet case

In court, environmental regulators accused of suppressing comments in PolyMet case

In the first day of what’s expected to be a five- to 10-day evidentiary hearing, a former EPA official said Minnesota officials asked the agency to withhold written comments that were critical of the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine. The MPCA says it followed the law.
by Dan Kraker

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Could cutting back on salt save downtown Minneapolis trees?

Could cutting back on salt save downtown Minneapolis trees?

Minneapolis has planted hundreds of trees in the past few years in an effort to green up downtown, but many aren't surviving past their first year. City staff have been trying to figure out why, and they think they might have found the culprit: salt.
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Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

Foam with ‘forever chemicals’ found in two Twin Cities streams

State officials said that there's no immediate health threat to the public. But they are cautioning people to keep away from the foam and take precautions if they — or their pets — come into contact with it.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

A program from the University of Minnesota aims to teach homeowners about the myths and misconceptions of septic systems — knowledge that could save them money and help protect the environment.
by Kirsti Marohn

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