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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.

Photographer's lens is focused on climate change

Photographer's lens is focused on climate change

Cristina Mittermeier considers it her mission to document the effects of climate change around the world.
by Mike Edgerly and Jeff Jones

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Portrait of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway at 50

Portrait of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway at 50

Photographer Craig Blacklock's new book is an up-close portrait of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Carrot vs. stick: How should Minnesota get to cleaner water?

Carrot vs. stick: How should Minnesota get to cleaner water?

Gov. Mark Dayton set an ambitious goal of improving Minnesota's water quality 25 percent by 2025. But consensus on how to achieve that goal has been elusive, and there's much work left to do.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Daily Digest: Digging out edition

Some Minnesota political news you may have missed over the weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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8 loved lakes: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5)

8 loved lakes: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5)

After over 11,000 votes for the top 20 lakes, you've narrowed it down to Minnesota's elite eight lakes. Vote now: Crane Lake (4) v Lake Pepin (5).
by MPR News Staff

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A St. Paul man shares his fishing tradition

A St. Paul man shares his fishing tradition

Fishing is a big tradition for all kinds of Minnesotans, including many members of the Hmong community. Chu Xiong of Midwest Hmong Outdoors shares his story.
by MPR News Staff

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Lake Minnewaska: The 'good water'

Lake Minnewaska: The 'good water'

Minnewaska is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
by MPR News Staff

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Lake Pepin: Birthplace of waterskiing

Lake Pepin: Birthplace of waterskiing

This southeast Minnesota lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
by MPR News Staff

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Lake Vermilion: 'The lake of the red sunsets'

Lake Vermilion: 'The lake of the red sunsets'

The 40,000-acre lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
by MPR News Staff

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Lake Superior: 'God-like and humbling'

Lake Superior: 'God-like and humbling'

The Great Lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.
by MPR News Staff

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