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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.

Trump wants to roll back federal water protections. What will that mean for Minnesota?

Trump wants to roll back federal water protections. What will that mean for Minnesota?

The rule likely won't have significant impact in Minnesota, where state regulations of wetlands and other water bodies have been in place for decades. Here's a breakdown of the proposal and what it might mean for the state.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Peterson: New farm bill preserves status quo, but will it help farmers enough?

Peterson: New farm bill preserves status quo, but will it help farmers enough?

The farm bill, which funds everything from food stamps to conservation programs, expired in September. House and Senate negotiators, including U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., say they have a deal and will push for votes in the next few weeks.
by Dan Gunderson and Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minn. farmers have most to lose if conservation cut from farm bill

Minn. farmers have most to lose if conservation cut from farm bill

House and Senate negotiators are trying to work out a deal on the farm bill before the end of the year, but one key difference between the House and Senate versions of the bill is the fate of the Conservation Stewardship Program, which gives farmers credit for maintaining practices that reduce soil erosion and improve water quality.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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