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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.

Mille Lacs businesses want state help to woo non-anglers

Mille Lacs businesses want state help to woo non-anglers

Representatives from Mille Lacs Lake made their case to lawmakers Monday for state aid to help advertise the region's state parks, trails and other recreation amid a major drop-off in the lake's walleye population
by Kyle Potter, Associated Press

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Federal judge throws out complaint over Red River diversion

A group representing about 20 upstream cities and townships in North Dakota and Minnesota filed a lawsuit in 2013 asking for a cheaper project that doesn't flood farmland.
by The Associated Press

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Avoiding a future crisis, Madison removed lead water pipes 15 years ago

Avoiding a future crisis, Madison removed lead water pipes 15 years ago

The water crisis in Flint, Mich., raised an alarm about the dangers of lead in our water supply, but it is not new knowledge. Madison, Wis., knew about it and removed all its lead pipes 15 years ago.
by Cheryl Corley

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Elevated levels of suspected carcinogen found in states' drinking water

Elevated levels of suspected carcinogen found in states' drinking water

A chemical widely used to make many water-resistant and nonstick items can be found in many community water supplies. But elevated levels of PFOA are turning up in three Northeastern states.

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Walkers along Minnesota River highlight need for clean water

Walkers along Minnesota River highlight need for clean water

A group of activists is walking the length of the Minnesota River this week, hoping to add a spiritual motivation to improve the waterway.
by Mark Steil

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Gov. Snyder's sweeping plan for Flint water crisis gets a reality check

Gov. Snyder's sweeping plan for Flint water crisis gets a reality check

Just days after Gov. Rick Snyder outlined a plan to target Flint's short-term, intermediate- and long-term needs, a task force that he appointed blamed his administration for much of the problem.
by Steve Carmody

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Independent investigators: State officials mostly to blame for Flint water crisis

Independent investigators: State officials mostly to blame for Flint water crisis

"Clearly, what happened here is a case of environmental injustice," task force member Ken Sikkema tells reporters. Primary blame rests with a state environmental agency, investigators concluded.

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What makes water unsafe? Not the color, taste or smell

What makes water unsafe? Not the color, taste or smell

For millions around the world, it's the invisible microbes and parasites that can turn their daily drinking water into a dangerous elixir.
by Susan Brink

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DNR: Mille Lacs walleye catch-release only; no live bait

DNR: Mille Lacs walleye catch-release only; no live bait

There will be no walleye keepers this spring on Lake Mille Lacs. In a stunning move, state conservation officials on Monday banned keeping walleye to try and boost the lake's struggling fishery.
by MPR News Staff

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