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.

Report: 2 Minnesota rivers among most endangered in U.S.
The Kawishiwi River and a stretch of the Mississippi have a major decision point coming up within the next year or two that could redefine the waterways as we know them, says environmental advocacy group American Rivers.
Minnesota firm tries an ancient solution to heavy metal pollution
Cleaning polluted water can be difficult and expensive. But a northern Minnesota company says it's developed a natural, cheap technology to filter heavy metal contamination, and it's literally homegrown.