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.

July 15, 2019 3:53 PM

Americans want to spend time outdoors, but work stands in the way

Thirty-one percent of people cited work as their major barrier to spending time outside, according to the APM Research Lab's latest survey.

by Dan Kraker and Cody Nelson

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July 15, 2019 2:51 PM

How spending more time in nature can benefit your health

What are the real benefits of spending time in nature? Two medical experts explain why more doctors are prescribing nature to patients and the health benefits that come with being outside.

by Dan Kraker and Karen Zamora

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July 15, 2019 2:46 PM

Summer bummer: Risks of outdoor swimming

Going for a dip in a lake or pool is fun until you get sick. A waterborne- disease expert talks about risks associated with being in the water and tips for staying healthy.

by Dan Kraker and Karen Zamora

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July 12, 2019 4:44 PM

Health officials: Illnesses connected to Lake Minnetonka on July 4 still a mystery

Nearly 200 people reported vomiting and diarrhea after boating near a popular gathering spot on Lake Minnetonka after July Fourth, but health officials say there's no ongoing threat to the general public.

by Matt Sepic

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July 11, 2019 12:50 PM

Appetites: Tap water can make or break a taste

Tom Crann brought in two people with highly developed taste buds to talk more about our relationship with tap water.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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July 11, 2019 4:00 AM

9 Minnesota waterfalls you can see on a daytrip

Here's a guide to some of Minnesota's waterfalls that, perhaps, are less-traveled and still accessible with only short hikes.

by Cody Nelson

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July 11, 2019 4:00 AM

Finding spiritual connections, a sense of place on the Mississippi River

Amoke Kubat, a retired schoolteacher who lives in north Minneapolis, feels a special connection to the Mississippi River. She's sharing it with others with the hope of reconnecting African-Americans to the water and land.

by Gabriel Kwan

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July 10, 2019 6:17 PM

Number of sickened 4th of July boaters nears 120

Officials say the number of people reportedly sickened while boating around Big Island on Lake Minnetonka over the Fourth of July has grown to nearly 120.

by Associated Press

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July 10, 2019 3:35 PM

Avoiding water-borne illness this summer

Contamination at three Minneapolis beaches and reported illness among several Lake Minnetonka visitors has many worried about getting sick when they swim.

by Tom Crann, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Megan Burks