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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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Report: 2 Minnesota rivers among most endangered in U.S.

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.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota firm tries an ancient solution to heavy metal pollution

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.
by Martin Moylan

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Daily Digest: Tariffs and the election

Some items in the news you may have missed over the weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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One woman's connection to the St. Louis River

One woman's connection to the St. Louis River

Lyz Jaakola, a musician and member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, shares her special connection to the St. Louis River, which has been deemed impaired.
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