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.

August 21, 2008 4:21 PM

Minnesota tax group urges 'no' vote on outdoors sales tax

Opponents of a proposed state sales tax increase for the outdoors and arts are ramping up their campaign to try to defeat the ballot measure this fall.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 12, 2008 2:59 PM

Moderate drought conditions persist for third summer in a row

Parts of Minnesota are dealing with moderate drought conditions for the third summer in a row. A wet spring gave way to a drier-than-normal summer across much of the state.

by Minnesota News Network

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August 12, 2008 2:48 PM

Perspective on the health of Minnesota lakes

A longtime lake resident and water quality advocate reflects on the life of Minnesota lakes.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 23, 2008 6:56 AM

State asks for public comment on contaminated 3M dump

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is asking for public comment on a plan to clean up contamination at the 3M disposal site in Woodbury.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 22, 2008 2:59 AM

Mississippi passage

Ten Minnesota kids are going to paddle down the Mississippi in the boats they built.

by Bob Collins

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July 21, 2008 7:07 AM

Xcel dedicates new power plant

Xcel Energy is dedicating its new High Bridge power plant today. Xcel replaced the existing coal-burning plant with a natural gas-fired unit

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 14, 2008 7:52 AM

New regulations for Minn. feedlots

Minnesota feedlot regulations will be changing soon. When a feedlot changes ownership the MPCA will need to re-approve the permit to the new owner and winter manure spreading will no longer be allowed.

by Sea Stachura

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July 10, 2008 7:52 AM

Health officials request blood tests from east metro residents

The Minnesota Department of Health is asking for volunteers in the east metro area to have their blood tested for chemicals that are contaminating water supplies there.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 10, 2008 7:23 AM

Utilities expect to meet state's conservation goals

Most of the state's utilities say they will be able to meet the state's ambitious goals on energy conservation. The legislature has mandated that utilities conserve one-and-a-half-percent of their retail sales each year.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 9, 2008 8:22 PM

Michigan's governor is last to sign Great Lakes compact

A compact designed to prevent remote regions or countries from tapping into the Great Lakes was approved Wednesday by the last of the eight states that partly surround one of the world's largest sources of fresh water.

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