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.

April 27, 2018 2:24 PM

Lego 'master builders' to make model of Whitewater watershed in Winona

A successful Lego donation drive over the winter is allowing an educator at Whitewater State Park to coordinate the effort, which aims to raise awareness about land use and water quality.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 25, 2018 10:55 AM

The final 4 loved lakes: Rainy Lake vs. Kabetogama Lake

We're down to Minnesotans' four most-loved lakes. Vote now in the second battle: Rainy Lake vs. Kabetogama Lake.

by MPR News Staff

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April 25, 2018 4:00 AM

Video: Water skiing with the Bible

Debbie Kraft offers Christian mentorship to kids and teens, while encouraging them to do things like care for the environment, water ski, wakeboard and fish.

by MPR News Staff

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April 24, 2018 4:00 AM

'Waterway Jay' on paddling quest to raise awareness of water threats

"Really, I'm just trying to raise the profile of the issue, because 40 percent of our water is considered contaminated," said Jay Gustafson, who is paddling all 34 of the state's water trails.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 23, 2018 4:00 AM

Cleaning up polluted water is tough, but possible. Here's how

Removing pollutants from a body of water is costly, time-consuming and rare. But there are some success stories, and MPR News took a look at two of them.

by Cody Nelson

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April 19, 2018 9:00 AM

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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April 19, 2018 5:00 AM

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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April 16, 2018 4:00 AM

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