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.

March 10, 2011 7:47 AM

State waters contain chemicals and pharmaceuticals

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency scientists have found more evidence of chemicals and pharmaceuticals in state waters. It appears these chemicals are found in most rivers and lakes in the state, even in remote locations.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 9, 2011 1:13 PM

Report shows both new and persistent pollution problems for Great Lakes

A new International Joint Commission water report warns about ongoing chemical pollution and new algae blooms problems in the Great Lakes.

by Bob Kelleher

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March 4, 2011 4:12 PM

Budget-cutting fever puts ethanol subsidies at risk

As lawmakers look for places to cut spending, federal support for ethanol could become a tempting target. The U.S. Government Accountability Office says ethanol subsidies cost taxpayers billions of dollars and are not necessary.

by Mark Steil

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February 15, 2011 5:55 PM

MPCA head: Agency will make progress despite 11 pct. cut

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says even with an 11 percent reduction in funding, it will be able to make progress on key issues under Gov. Mark Dayton's budget proposal.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 14, 2011 5:18 PM

Advocates fear Great Lakes restoration in trouble

A Great Lakes environmental fix-up is on shaky ground as President Barack Obama continues scaling back spending proposals and congressional Republicans push for even deeper cuts, supporters said Monday.

by John Flesher, Associated Press

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February 2, 2011 4:15 PM

MPCA extends comment period for 3M wastewater permit

The state of Minnesota is allowing more time for public comment on a revised permit for a wastewater treatment plant at 3M's plant in Cottage Grove.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 1, 2011 1:23 PM

Record prices boost Minn.'s copper-nickel projects

Copper set new records earlier this year and continues trading near record highs of over $4.40 a pound, pushing cash into northeast Minnesota's developing copper-nickel projects.

by Bob Kelleher

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January 24, 2011 10:27 AM

New DNR commissioner on land, water, wildlife controversies

How does the DNR balance environmental quality with jobs and economic development? Will Minnesota's land, water and wildlife be of top quality for future generations?

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January 21, 2011 11:39 AM

Ethanol gets a victory with approval of E15 blend

Nearly two-thirds of drivers could have more corn-based ethanol in their fuel tanks under an Environmental Protection Agency decision Friday.

by Mark Steil

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January 20, 2011 4:59 PM

Group says some Legacy money being spent inefficiently

An audit by the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy finds weaknesses in some water clean-up projects paid for with money from the outdoors legacy amendment.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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