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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.

Eyes on Mississippi River as flood cleanup continues across Minnesota

Eyes on Mississippi River as flood cleanup continues across Minnesota

Federal crews are in the state to assess damage as Gov. Tim Walz seeks disaster aid from Washington. Drier weather this weekend could ease some flooding concerns, but rain’s expected Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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Erosion continues after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam

Erosion continues after rain-swollen Blue Earth River claims home near Rapidan Dam

The rain-swollen Blue Earth River continued to carve a larger channel around the Rapidan Dam southwest of Mankato on Wednesday, after claiming a home near the dam the previous night.
by Andrew Krueger, Mark Zdechlik, Dan Gunderson and MPR News Staff

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As Legionnaires’ cases rise, Grand Rapids begins permanently chlorinating water supply

As Legionnaires’ cases rise, Grand Rapids begins permanently chlorinating water supply

City officials hope the action will curb the perplexing outbreak, which started more than a year ago and has sickened nearly two dozen people.
by Kirsti Marohn

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New rule gives tribal governments more input on state water quality standards

New rule gives tribal governments more input on state water quality standards

A new federal rule gives tribal governments more input as states develop water quality standards to protect lakes and streams. Minnesota officials are still working out how the rule might affect its regulatory process.
by Dan Gunderson

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Bassett Creek oral history project will be first gathering of suburban Indigenous stories in U.S.

Bassett Creek oral history project will be first gathering of suburban Indigenous stories in U.S.

Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ is the Indigenous name for Bassett Creek, which goes from Medicine Lake to the Mississippi River.
by Cathy Wurzer and Leah Lemm

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Flooding leaves only one road in and out of Henderson

Normally there are four roads to get to the southern Minnesota town of Henderson, but flooding due to heavy rain has left just one open road to get in and out.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

Flooding pushes Blue Earth County dam to ‘imminent failure condition’

The county says the rain-swollen Blue Earth River has cut around the west side of the dam and there are concerns about debris in the river. Authorities are notifying residents downstream of the dam.
by Hannah Yang and Anna Haecherl

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Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery

Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery

Communities around Minnesota continue to clean up after floods hit towns across the state. The Minnesota National Guard deployed 44 soldiers to Waterville, where they’ll help staff pump stations in the hard-hit community.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Highways close as rivers rise across southern Minnesota. More storms in forecast

Highways close as rivers rise across southern Minnesota. More storms in forecast

Rivers across southern Minnesota continued rising Tuesday, leading to highway closures — with more rain in the forecast. Meanwhile, a line of strong storms swept across northern Minnesota, with more storms possible later Tuesday.
by Andrew Krueger, Gracie Stockton, Cathy Wurzer and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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