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.

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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January 6, 2011 9:49 AM

Dayton taps conservationist to head Minn. DNR

Gov. Mark Dayton's choice to lead the Minneseota Department of Natural Resources gets high marks from many for his long conservation record. But those in the state's mining industry have questions about the appointment.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 5, 2011 8:11 PM

Stakes high for mining projects with Dayton's DNR pick

Gov. Mark Dayton is expected to announce soon his choice for Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. The stakes are particularly high in Northern Minnesota where controversial new mining projects pit water quality against the promise of new jobs.

by Bob Kelleher