MN: Water
Public can weigh in on proposed carbon pipeline in MN
Public hearings are scheduled this month as Minnesota regulators consider a permit for a proposed pipeline to transport carbon emissions from ethanol …
MN gets $200 million to reduce emissions in its food systems
The Environmental Protection Agency is giving Minnesota $200 million to reduce emissions in its food systems. The money will impact a large swath …
MN regulators unveil tougher water permit requirements for CAFO's
Minnesota will soon hold public hearings on proposed water permit changes as it seeks to get control of nitrate pollution from industrial farms…
To shield public waterways from runoff, MN takes an inventory dive
What might seem like an under-the-radar administrative task could end up being a lifesaver for Minnesota waterways in need of safeguards against agric…
Can taller cover crops help clean the water in farm country?
By Brian DeVore for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News…
EPA finalizes national standard for PFAS in drinking water
Minnesota is the site of a high-profile drinking-water contamination case linked with so-called forever chemicals and advocates are hopeful residents …
Report: Great Lakes not as icy most winters
Minnesota is seeing a glaring lack of snow and lake ice this winter, and a new report underscores how climate trends are leading to diminished ice …
Family farm groups blast conservation incentives for industrial ag
Minnesota has been in the headlines over nitrate levels in drinking water and some conservation groups argued industrial farms are being given too man…
EPA Criticized After Passing on New Regulations for Factory Farms
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will hold off on imposing new regulations dealing with factory farms amid concerns about their li…
New Twist in Regional Carbon Pipeline Plan Felt in MN
The fallout continues from last week's decision by North Dakota regulators to deny a permit for a controversial regional pipeline project. Opponents …
Amid Crowded Lakes, MN Looks Ahead to Boat Safety Requirements
So far this summer, Minnesota has seen a lot of hot days, which means many people are soaking up the sun on boats, and in the coming years, …
New Study Puts Price Tag on PFAS Removal from MN Water Systems
As more research emerges about the chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, government agencies are faced with the task of figuring …