Water

A recent statewide survey from the University of Minnesota asked residents about their concerns for lakes and rivers, views on conservation and support for science solutions.

A Beltrami Lake property owner made the initial call to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources after finding zebra mussels attached to rocks in the lake.

The Itasca Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting kickoff meetings July 22-24, 2025, as it begins the management planning process for two watersheds.

Sheila Johnston lives on Upper Gull Lake and is known as the "Loon Lady." She wants people to understand how they can help Minnesota's loons thrive.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Sen. Keri Heintzeman as one of his appointments to the Advisory Task Force on Future of Minnesota’s Water.

The Red Lake Department of Natural Resources invited students from Blackduck, Kelliher, Ponemah and Red Lake for the Water Festival at Concordia Language Villages on Oct. 10, 2024.

The Minnesota Department of Health issued the advisory Friday after routine sampling confirmed the presence of E. coli. In response, the city has followed steps to address it.

The disinfection will be permanent. Grand Rapids Public Utilities estimates it will take one to two weeks for it to be distributed throughout the water system.

Itasca Waters hosts their next Practical Water Wisdom webinar at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, with loon specialist Jayden Jech.

KAXE Reporter Larissa Donovan reviews some of the background on PFAS in Bemidji with Heidi Holtan and Andrew Dziengel on the KAXE Morning Show.