Winter 2023 • Minnesota Alumni

Who Owns Our Water?

Water law in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is complex.

The Problem With Water

Researchers say Minnesota will soon be warmer and wetter, leaving our aging water systems less able to cope. U of M experts and alumni are helping address the challenge.

That Water Has to Go Somewhere

No simple solutions to Lake Nokomis problems.

Too Much or Too Little

Minnesota farmers will face erratic precipitation in coming years that forces them to grow crops differently. U of M research is helping them plan for an unpredictable future.

On Tap

Water remains abundant in Minnesota, but concerns are growing about access to safe drinking water in all parts of the state.

Making the Invisible Visible

To think more clearly about our water systems, we may first need to notice them.

Clean Water With Kernza

Research from the U of M contributed to the city of Edgerton’s test planting this perennial grain to reduce nitrates in its well.

Hot, Dry, and Burning

While Minnesota prepares for a wetter future, other areas of the country repeatedly face calamitous wildfires. UMN student Amital Shaver spent the summer in Alaska learning to fight them with an all-female crew.

Hemp Farmer Honors Generations

Angela Dawson went back to the land—with an eye on both the past and the future.

Up Front

Stories from around the U of M

History: The Mill Explosion

In the late 1870s, U of M experts were called on to explain how the largest flour mill in the world exploded.

Discoveries

"Ordering In," "Tough Nut," and "An App for Cancer Care"

Idioms, Mysteries, and Minnesota Athletes

It's Minnesota Alumni's quarterly books roundup.

Editor's Note

From Drenched to Scorching

From the President

Being Part of the Solution

Letters

What do you think? Send letters and comments to umnalumnimag@umn.edu

A Different Kind of Trek

Nichole Angell’s (M.S. ’23) master’s project looks at aquatic invasive species prevention practices completed by boaters and trained watercraft inspectors.

Features

Who Owns Our Water?

Water law in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is complex.

The Problem With Water

Researchers say Minnesota will soon be warmer and wetter, leaving our aging water systems less able to cope. U of M experts and alumni are helping address the challenge.

That Water Has to Go Somewhere

No simple solutions to Lake Nokomis problems.

Too Much or Too Little

Minnesota farmers will face erratic precipitation in coming years that forces them to grow crops differently. U of M research is helping them plan for an unpredictable future.

On Tap

Water remains abundant in Minnesota, but concerns are growing about access to safe drinking water in all parts of the state.

Making the Invisible Visible

To think more clearly about our water systems, we may first need to notice them.

Clean Water With Kernza

Research from the U of M contributed to the city of Edgerton’s test planting this perennial grain to reduce nitrates in its well.

Hot, Dry, and Burning

While Minnesota prepares for a wetter future, other areas of the country repeatedly face calamitous wildfires. UMN student Amital Shaver spent the summer in Alaska learning to fight them with an all-female crew.

Departments

Alumni Stories

Hemp Farmer Honors Generations

Books

Idioms, Mysteries, and Minnesota Athletes

Columns

From the President

Discoveries

History

History: The Mill Explosion

The Last Word

A Different Kind of Trek

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