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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.

A primer on life jackets: Especially in cold water, they can save your life

A primer on life jackets: Especially in cold water, they can save your life

Just a few weeks ago, many of Minnesota's lakes and rivers were covered with ice. And wearing a life jacket can make a critical difference in the chances of survival for boaters and anglers who fall overboard into cold water, officials say.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Daily Digest: Much ado about names

A roundup of some Minnesota political stories to kick off your Friday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Legislature scorecard: How the environment has fared this session, so far

Legislature scorecard: How the environment has fared this session, so far

The DFL-controlled House and Republican-controlled Senate have passed vastly different environment budget and policy bills that will need to be reconciled in the next couple weeks.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Indonesia plans to move its capital out of Jakarta, a city that's sinking

Indonesia plans to move its capital out of Jakarta, a city that's sinking

It's not clear when this will happen, or where the new capital will be located. The idea has been out there for decades, though previous leaders have been unable to accomplish the ambitious plan.

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'Concreteberg' the weight of a blue whale plagues London's sewers

'Concreteberg' the weight of a blue whale plagues London's sewers

"It goes without saying that pouring concrete down the drains into our sewers isn't going to do any good," a London water provider said.

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