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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.

Regulators focus on need for new pipeline as decision looms

Regulators focus on need for new pipeline as decision looms

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission worked through questions of Enbridge Energy and opponents of the Line 3 oil pipeline project on Tuesday, hinting that it might take them longer than expected to discuss the matter.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Oil pipeline's fans, foes gear up for testimony over the fate of Enbridge's Line 3

Oil pipeline's fans, foes gear up for testimony over the fate of Enbridge's Line 3

With billboards, TV ads and mass mailings, the groups facing off over the Line 3 oil pipeline project in Minnesota are setting up for what could be a long, emotional fight, beginning with a key decision later this month at the Public Utilities Commission.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Smart sprinklers slashing lawn water use in Woodbury

Smart sprinklers slashing lawn water use in Woodbury

Sprinkler systems can waste a lot of water and money. In Woodbury, however, residents are saving both by using smart controllers for irrigation systems. Here's how the city-led effort works.
by Cody Nelson

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Husky tells residents refinery not close to reopening while investigation into explosions continues

Husky tells residents refinery not close to reopening while investigation into explosions continues

Almost six weeks after explosions at Husky Energy's refinery, Superior residents were able to ask company officials directly when the facility would reopen, while a few others asked if it needed to be in their midst at all.
by Danielle Kaeding

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New effort aims to control invasive carp in Lake Minnetonka headwaters

New effort aims to control invasive carp in Lake Minnetonka headwaters

The control effort will include multiple strategies including removing adult carp, installing barriers, and aerating lakes to ensure the winter survival of fish that feed on carp eggs.
by Kirsti Marohn

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