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.

Five at 8 – 11/23/09: Consider the source
A Ronstadt rouser. Does audio have an inferiority complex? In search of... Whisky. National Park Traveler on Voyageurs. The wave. Do you know what is in your water?
Five at 8 – 11/9/09: Hacking up the Internet
Putting the Internet back in the bottle, the perils of political promises, the joy of the surprise visit from your soldier-child, the clash of the pierced-nose culture, and Taylor Swift's monologue song.
New concerns raised over blacktop sealant runoff
A long-standing ritual of homeowners - sealing their blacktop driveways - is getting new scrutiny from the state of Minnesota because sealant from driveways and parking lots may be washing off into ponds and streams as hazardous waste.
Livestock farmers have last chance to get waivers
A voluntary program to help livestock farmers comply with environmental regulations ends next year and those who haven't made the changes yet have until the end of the week to apply for a waiver. Otherwise, the agreement commits farmers to make improvements by the end of next year.