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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's most interesting lakes

Minnesota's most interesting lakes

It's Water Month at MPR and we're talking about Minnesota's most interesting lakes. Some have odd features or surprising names, like Lake Wakanda. And many face threats to their health and quality.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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As algae blooms spread, more Minn. lakes get chemical treatment

As algae blooms spread, more Minn. lakes get chemical treatment

To combat the aquatic scourge of harmful algae blooms, lake managers are increasingly turning to aluminum sulfate. The chemical blankets the sediment, keeping the lake's phosphorus levels in check.
by Daniel Ackerman

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State regulators to revisit Line 3 environmental review; won't appeal court ruling

State regulators to revisit Line 3 environmental review; won't appeal court ruling

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission announced Wednesday that it would not ask the state Supreme Court to reconsider a lower court ruling that its environmental review of the Enbridge pipeline replacement project insufficiently addressed the possible impact of an oil spill on Lake Superior.
by MPR News Staff and Meg Martin

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Minnesota cities seeking more time to cut salt from wastewater

Minnesota cities seeking more time to cut salt from wastewater

State regulators say Avon's wastewater treatment plant is releasing too much chloride -- salt -- into nearby Spunk Creek, which empties into the Mississippi River. The likely source: Home water softeners.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Getting outside is good for us. Here's how to make it happen

Getting outside is good for us. Here's how to make it happen

We know that getting outside is good for us, particularly for kids. Research shows outdoor activity can reduce anxiety and stress and improve academic performance. But families say it's challenging to find time to spend outdoors, and kids are increasingly drawn to technology, keeping them inside.
by Angela Davis

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What Glencore's ownership stake in PolyMet means for planned copper-nickel mine

What Glencore's ownership stake in PolyMet means for planned copper-nickel mine

A stock offering being finalized Friday would make Swiss mining giant Glencore control about 72 percent of PolyMet, which could bring the planned copper-nickel mine for northern Minnesota closer to reality.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Weeks later, one more possible effect of spring flooding: Invasive carp

Weeks later, one more possible effect of spring flooding: Invasive carp

Four invasive carp were found in southeastern Minnesota rivers this month, and the state Department of Natural Resources says this spring's flooding and high water could have eased their journey upstream.
by Kirsti Marohn

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