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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.

Minn. cities want a break as they face costly sewer work, new rules

Minn. cities want a break as they face costly sewer work, new rules

Across Minnesota, many cities are facing a double whammy: aging sewer plants that need costly improvements, and increasingly tighter environmental standards they're required to meet. Some are pushing for breaks on new regulations that might come down the line.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Small towns face a 'crisis' of aging water, sewer pipes

Small towns face a 'crisis' of aging water, sewer pipes

Water and sewer pipes are reaching the end of their expected life spans in many places across Minnesota, and there's not enough state or federal funding to meet the needs -- especially for small cities.
by Kirsti Marohn

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U.S. House OKs bill paving way for mining near Boundary Waters

U.S. House OKs bill paving way for mining near Boundary Waters

The measure would reopen land near the Boundary Waters to mineral exploration and, potentially, to new copper-nickel mines on the doorstep of one of the nation's most popular wilderness areas. The vote created unusual political alliances among Minnesota's congressional delegation.
by Dan Kraker

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