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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.

Dayton veto brings GOP counterpunch to governor's groundwater legacy

Dayton veto brings GOP counterpunch to governor's groundwater legacy

A state rule aimed at protecting drinking water sources from nitrate contamination originating from nitrogen fertilizer could be delayed for a year or more in a dust-up over agriculture policy at the Capitol.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Frac sand mine mishap turns a river orange

Frac sand mine mishap turns a river orange

As the debate over water quality vs. mining rages in the northern part of Minnesota and Wisconsin, the southern part of the region is providing a good lesson in pollution: You never know what's going to cause it.
by Bob Collins

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Where they stand: 8 bills our environment reporters are watching at the Capitol

Where they stand: 8 bills our environment reporters are watching at the Capitol

Legislation related to wild rice protection, the 3M settlement and nitrogen fertilizer rules are all in play as Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders wrap up their work.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Kirsti Marohn

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Will the wild rice saga end amicably before Legislature adjourns?

Will the wild rice saga end amicably before Legislature adjourns?

Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed lawmakers' attempt to get rid of a longstanding but rarely enforced rule aimed at protecting wild rice, but it's not clear if the two sides will be able to settle their differences by the May 21 adjournment.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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