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 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.

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August 2, 2018 11:41 AM

Climate change hits hard on Minnesota's North Shore

Three symptoms illustrate what the changing climate is doing to Minnesota's Lake Superior shoreline, says Minnesota's senior climatologist.

by Cody Nelson

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August 2, 2018 4:00 AM

Wetter weather causing sewage headaches for Minn. cities

According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, since 2010, wet weather has had an effect on wastewater treatment operations an average of 143 times a year, resulting in raw or partially treated sewage overflowing or being discharged into the environment.

by Kirsti Marohn

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July 26, 2018 4:00 AM

Former Republican, DFL incumbent square off for U.S. Senate nomination

Incumbent Tina Smith, who was appointed to the seat following Al Franken's resignation, is trying to hold off a challenge from Richard Painter, a U of M law professor who used to be a Republican.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 25, 2018 1:02 PM

Possible fix for algae-plagued Little Rock Lake delayed a year

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources had planned to lower the water level of Little Rock Lake, north of St. Cloud, in an effort to improve the lake's water quality by encouraging native plant growth.

by Kirsti Marohn

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July 19, 2018 9:06 AM

Brainerd grapples with how to save its iconic water tower

Earlier this month a chunk of concrete fell off the 141 foot structure, known as "Paul Bunyan's flashlight." No one was hurt, but now, city officials are scrambling to figure out what to do next.

by Cathy Wurzer