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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.

Lawmakers eyeing state's environmental regulatory process for changes

Depending on whom you ask, proposed changes to the environmental regulatory process would launch a coordinated attack on Minnesota's bedrock environmental protections -- or improve an unwieldy, job-killing system.
by Dan Kraker

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Daily Digest: Health care vote today

Tax cut proposed at the state Capitol; a health care vote in Washington
by Mike Mulcahy

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Minnesota worries about what's in the water

Minnesota worries about what's in the water

Minnesota's identity is closely linked to the state's beautiful and abundant waters. But for all its beauty, deep concerns lie just below the surface. Here's a look at the state of the waters.
by Sara Porter

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Report: Too soon to gauge impact of Clean Water Fund spending

Report: Too soon to gauge impact of Clean Water Fund spending

The MPCA has spent the largest share of its Clean Water Fund dollars, about $54 million, on contracts for activities such as testing water quality samples.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Leech Lake watershed gets healthy marks from state

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.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump ordering review of Obama rule protecting small streams

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.
by The Associated Press

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