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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.

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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Student fishing league catching on in Minnesota lakes country

Student fishing league catching on in Minnesota lakes country

A two-year-old league has 22 schools and more than 450 students participating in competitive fishing. The interest caught organizers by surprise and they believe it bodes well for the future of angling.
by Dan Gunderson

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Line 3 oil pipeline project faces prospect of more delays

Line 3 oil pipeline project faces prospect of more delays

Enbridge's proposed Line 3 oil pipeline replacement likely could see more delays, after two state agencies involved in the project said Tuesday that the permitting schedule for the pipeline needs to be revised.
by Dan Kraker

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Fee on water bills to increase next year

Fee on water bills to increase next year

It's part of an effort to address the rising costs of providing safe drinking water. The fee increase from $6.36 to $9.72 per connection takes effect on Jan. 1.
by Kirsti Marohn

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NOAA: 279 dolphins dead on Gulf Coast, triple usual number

NOAA: 279 dolphins dead on Gulf Coast, triple usual number

At least 279 dolphins have stranded across much of the U.S. Gulf Coast since Feb. 1, triple the usual number, and about 98 percent of them have died, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday.
by Associated Press

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Daily Digest: Police firings in St. Paul

A roundup of some Minnesota political stories in the news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Newly released documents detail EPA's concerns over PolyMet

Newly released documents detail EPA's concerns over PolyMet

Staff scientists at the EPA had serious concerns last year that the PolyMet copper-nickel mine might not be able to meet state and federal water quality standards under the Clean Water Act, according to documents released Thursday.
by Dan Kraker

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