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.

August 21, 2018 4:53 AM

Company to pay $500K fine for spill protection violations

An Omaha-based company has agreed to pay a $500,000 fine levied by federal regulators citing spill protection violations at production facilities in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota.

by The Associated Press

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August 21, 2018 4:00 AM

$10M question: Are counties' efforts to fight aquatic invasives working?

In 2014, the Legislature took the unusual step of setting aside $10 million each year to distribute to the counties fighting invasive species. Counties are using that money to expand boat inspection programs, but also trying some innovative approaches.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 20, 2018 11:19 AM

Beer, drinking water and fish: Tiny plastic is everywhere

Plastic trash less than 5 millimeters long is in the things we eat and drink, and the air we breathe. Scientists are just beginning to study where it comes from and how it might affect our health.

by Christopher Joyce

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August 19, 2018 3:10 PM

Lake Superior commercial fishing operations report record numbers

Commercial fishing operations near the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior are reporting record numbers of whitefish and a strong recovery of lake trout since a decline in the early 2000s.

by Associated Press

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August 14, 2018 5:56 PM

2 found guilty in Wisconsin pipeline protest case

Jurors have convicted two people of disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer following a protest at Enbridge Energy's Line 3 construction site in Wisconsin last summer.

by The Associated Press

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August 14, 2018 5:14 PM

Scientists investigating 'unprecedented' algae bloom in Lake Superior

Researchers are investigating a major algal bloom that surfaced last week in Lake Superior between Duluth and the Apostle Islands. The blooms only started appearing in Lake Superior in 2012. Scientists are investigating why.

by Dan Kraker

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August 9, 2018 5:54 PM

Art Hounds: Theater abounds!

Art Hounds share their love for the Minnesota Fringe Festival, New Native Theatre's 10 Minute Play Festival, and a production of "An Enemy of the People" in Red Wing.

by Marianne Combs

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August 8, 2018 11:08 AM

MN governor candidates aim to harvest votes at Farmfest

In their first and only joint appearance, the five main contenders for governor appealed to farm-country voters. Tuesday's primary will narrow the field.

by Brian Bakst

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August 6, 2018 6:23 AM

Free St. Paul camp offers fishing, hiking

In addition to fishing and identifying invertebrate species in the water, children learn how to test water quality, climb a rock wall, take nature hikes, build forts, tackle community service projects and roast marshmallows.