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.

Leech Lake watershed gets healthy marks from state
A new state report finds the Leech Lake River Watershed in northern Minnesota to be one of the healthiest watersheds in the upper Mississippi River basin.
Trump railed against the water rule during his campaign. Farmers and landowners have also criticized the rule, saying there are already too many government regulations that affect their businesses.
Fifth-graders turn classroom into a trout fishery
The kids have raised hundreds of trout from eggs, and plan to release them in the spring.
Open water: Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts
This year's mild winter has meant another record low year for ice cover on Lake Superior. The climate shift is easy to see from the bow of a Madeline Island ferry.
Dayton speaks out against potential mining near Boundary Waters
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton spoke out strongly against a proposed copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters during remarks Friday to the Minnesota Environmental Congress.