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 11, 2018 12:00 PM

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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April 11, 2018 12:00 PM

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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April 11, 2018 12:00 PM

Lake Waconia: An urban oasis, and home to Coney Island of the West

The west metro lake is a finalist for our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

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April 10, 2018 4:00 AM

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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April 9, 2018 4:00 AM

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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April 9, 2018 1:39 AM

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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April 4, 2018 8:49 AM

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.

by MPR News Staff