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.

October 17, 2018 2:15 PM

DNR: Groundwater uses have minimal impact on White Bear Lake in long term

A new ground water study shows residential irrigation have little impact on the lake level in long term.

by Tim Nelson

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October 12, 2018 2:58 PM

Feehan, Hagedorn debate Trump, tariffs and farming

An MPR News debate between the two candidates for the 1st Congressional District got heated - and they didn't agree on much.

by Briana Bierschbach

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October 9, 2018 3:31 PM

Wet weather worries Minnesota farmers

Two months of prolonged rain and damaging winds have delayed harvests and threaten crops.

by Mark Steil

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October 8, 2018 6:35 PM

Trial starts for climate protesters in Trump, pipeline country

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of three people accused of illegally trying to shut down a pair of oil pipelines in Clearwater County. They argue their actions were justified to head off even greater harm from climate change. But they'll have to persuade jurors in a county where pipelines mean jobs.

by Dan Kraker

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October 8, 2018 5:20 PM

What does the UN climate change report mean for Minnesota?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest report details just how much scientists say we need to limit greenhouse gas emissions to avoid catastrophe.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 2, 2018 6:08 PM

Report: Nitrate in drinking water a costly problem for small, rural cities

A new report from the Environmental Working Group says nitrate pollution is hitting small, rural communities hardest, and they're the ones least able to afford the cost of treatment.

by Kirsti Marohn

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September 28, 2018 4:00 AM

Farmers in southern Minn. test soil health with buried undies

Burying underwear in a field isn't exactly a scientific test, but farmers have found burying underwear is a fun way to raise awareness around the importance of soil health.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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September 22, 2018 4:45 PM

Barriers to combat invasive carp near completion on southern Minnesota river

Electric currents will run through concrete aprons and immobilize fish, allowing the water's current to push them back downstream.

by Associated Press

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September 22, 2018 4:00 AM

Duluth's claims of superior beer? Science says they hold water

Breweries in Duluth tout that in the land of 10,000 lakes, the water they use, from the cold depths of Lake Superior, is a splash above all the rest. A great marketing tool — with some science to back it up.

by Dan Kraker