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 25, 2016 12:00 AM

Documentary about Flint water crisis: 'Not Safe to Drink'

On April 25, 2014 Flint, Michigan's water supply was switched from Detroit to the Flint River, to save money. Dangerous levels of lead contamination resulted. A Michigan Radio documentary explains how the situation unfolded. It's called "Not Safe to Drink."

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April 22, 2016 12:10 PM

171 states signing landmark Paris deal on climate change

Friday was chosen for the signing ceremony because it is Earth Day.

by The Associated Press

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April 22, 2016 12:00 AM

Jonathan Foley on food, water and the global environment

On Earth Day, and the first day of MPR's Water Month, global scientist Jonathan Foley gives a Chautauqua Lecture on the ways our current system of food production damages water and the environment, and discusses his controversial National Geographic cover story. Formerly of the U of M, Foley is now head of the California Academy of Sciences.

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April 21, 2016 8:45 AM

Proposed water bill to replace lead pipes, boost Iron Range economy

Sen. Al Franken says the bill would regulate testing to prevent lead from going into drinking water.

by Riham Feshir

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April 20, 2016 11:54 AM

Dayton offers advice to House GOP, Bernie Sanders

The governor called on House Republicans to "get real" on the state budget. He also said it's time for Democrats to unite behind Hillary Clinton.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 20, 2016 6:32 AM

3 face criminal charges over Flint water crisis

Two Michigan Department of Environmental Quality employees and a Flint water official are being charged with misconduct, neglect of duty and tampering with evidence over the city's contaminated water.

by Doreen McCallister

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April 20, 2016 6:06 AM

Meeting paves the way for PolyMet permit applications

About 400 people attended the public meeting, an event the company's CEO called a major milestone in its more than decade-long effort to open the state's first copper-nickel mine.

by Dan Kraker

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April 19, 2016 1:40 AM

Daily Digest: Pain and loss to drug addiction

Some items in the news as you begin your Tuesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 18, 2016 3:52 PM

Dayton presses Minnesota lawmakers to do more to protect water

Hoping to rally public support for his clean water initiatives and pressure the Legislature to do more this session, Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday declared it "Water Action Week."

by Tim Pugmire