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.

January 14, 2019 2:24 PM

A Beautiful World: How citizen scientists can save the world

Regular people can help professional researchers extend their reach.

by Heather McElhatton

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January 13, 2019 4:00 AM

Plan would use dredged sand to build islands near Lake Pepin

A plan to use sand and sediment removed from the Mississippi River to build several islands near the head of Lake Pepin is moving forward.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 9, 2019 4:00 AM

Care about the environment? Here's what to watch in the 2019 Legislature

From energy storage to pollinators, check some of the major environmental issues to watch during the 2019 legislative session.

by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Kirsti Marohn

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January 8, 2019 2:11 PM

These driveway sealants polluted Minnesota ponds. Who should pay?

Seven metro-area cities are suing a group of companies that refine coal-tar sealants, asking them to help pay for the cleanup and removal of harmful chemicals from their stormwater ponds.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 4, 2019 1:13 PM

Walz's latest Cabinet picks focused on taxes and business

Gov.-elect Tim Walz nearly finalized his administration picks on Friday, unveiling leaders for departments that connect his administration to workers and businesses across the state.

by Briana Bierschbach

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January 4, 2019 4:00 AM

New environment commissioners talk climate change, water quality

Gov.-elect Tim Walz has tapped two women -- a former suburban mayor and a former Best Buy executive -- to oversee the two largest state agencies charged with looking out for Minnesota's environment and natural resources.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 4, 2019 12:36 AM

Daily Digest: A new cast in Washington

Some Minnesota political items in the news to end this holiday week.

by Mike Mulcahy

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December 28, 2018 4:00 AM

Legal fight over environmental fund leaves cities in limbo

A legal fight has put several infrastructure projects in Minnesota on hold, including Little Falls' $21-million project to build a new sewage treatment plant.

by Kirsti Marohn

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December 26, 2018 10:33 AM

There's a lot at stake in the weekly U.S. drought map

As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.

by Grace Hood