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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.

Hawaii approves bill banning sunscreen believed to kill coral reefs

Hawaii approves bill banning sunscreen believed to kill coral reefs

If Gov. David Ige signs the bill, popular sunscreen brands including Coppertone, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic will be illegal. Lawmakers say they contain chemicals harmful to delicate marine life.
by Vanessa Romo

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Feds to probe metal strength in Superior refinery blast

Feds to probe metal strength in Superior refinery blast

Investigators will analyze the metal in a tank that erupted in an explosion and fire, injuring at least 20 people and forcing some evacuations.
by Danielle Kaeding

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A Minneapolis lake's story, told through its trash

A Minneapolis lake's story, told through its trash

Sean Connaughty collects trash from his beloved Lake Hiawatha almost every day. Battling pollution isn't a hopeless cause for him: "The one thing that's kept me going is that I'm confident we're going to come together as a community and resolve the problem."
by MPR News Staff

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Senate passes bill to strike down wild rice standard

The move to overturn a 1978 rule limiting sulfate discharge comes as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency plans to go back to the drawing board.
by Brian Bakst

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

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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Video: Water skiing with the Bible

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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