Water Infrastructure Crisis Exposes Dangerous Neglect in State Bonding Priorities

Across Minnesota, the story is all too familiar: growing communities like Big Lake, now swelling past 11,700 residents from just 2,200 in 1980, struggle under outdated wastewater systems designed for a different era. This strain isn’t an isolated case but a symptom of a larger crisis quietly brewing — one that threatens not only local economies but America's strategic interests.Why Are Our Lakes and Rivers at Risk When Solutions Are Within Reach?The hallmark of Minnesota’s identity—the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”—underscores a vital truth: water isn’t just a local resource; it is key to public health, recreation, and national prosperity. Yet...