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 2, 2010 4:46 PM

Obama's budget offers mixed results for Minnesota

The $3.8-trillion federal budget proposed by President Obama this week holds some promises, and some worries, for Minnesota.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 2, 2010 11:35 AM

EPA opens hearings on herbicide atrazine

The EPA has opened hearings on the safety of the farm herbicide atrazine and some Minnesota farmers are defending the product.

by Bob Kelleher

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January 27, 2010 12:00 AM

Toxic waters

A New York Times series on America's water supply is raising serious concerns about the amount of unregulated chemicals in the country's drinking water and the EPA's outdated monitoring system.

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January 20, 2010 2:00 AM

Officials seek long-term solutions for Red River flood control

After last year's record flooding in the Red River Valley, state and local governments pledged to work together to find long-term solutions to flooding.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 28, 2009 12:00 AM

Residents divided over North Branch power plant project

A national company that wants to build a power plant near North Branch says it will be good for the environment, but some neighbors are worried.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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December 22, 2009 1:13 AM

The Daily Digest

Here's a look at the day's political news.

by Tom Scheck

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December 15, 2009 2:04 PM

Study group blames warmer climate for low Great Lakes water levels

A study group blames a warmer climate, and not the St. Clair river, for low water levels on the upper Great Lakes.

by Bob Kelleher

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December 15, 2009 11:25 AM

Texas trumps Minnesota in tap water quality rankings

St. Paul and Minneapolis scored high in an environmental group's rankings of tap water quality in major U.S. cities.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 9, 2009 9:49 AM

Oberstar backs Polymet

Oberstar backs the controversial mine proposal.

by Tom Scheck

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November 25, 2009 3:00 AM

Study finds chemicals widespread in Minn. waters

Minnesota scientists say it appears endocrine-disrupting chemicals and pharmaceuticals are found in even the most pristine lakes in the state.

by Dan Gunderson

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