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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.

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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Fifth-graders turn classroom into a trout fishery

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.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Open water: Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts

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.
by Dan Kraker

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