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June 7, 2011 5:21 AM

Challenge of electronic medical records hits rural hospitals hardest

Minnesota hospitals big and small face obstacles–financing, a lack of health IT professionals–when it comes to adopting electronic medical records.

by Jennifer Vogel

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June 3, 2011 5:25 AM

Ground Level adds Minnesota hunger to coverage

MPR News’ Ground Level project has added a topic page on hunger in Minnesota, collecting the reporting of MPR News reporter Julie Siple and adding data and other background material.

by Dave Peters

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June 2, 2011 11:26 AM

The check would be in the mail, but . . .

The League of Minnesota Cities is telling city officials their local government aid doesn’t take any more legislative action for checks to be sent out in July. But they’re also noting that a state shutdown might mean no employees will be available to mail them.

by Dave Peters

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May 31, 2011 10:26 AM

Are tight school budgets really an obstacle to farm-to-school success?

Minnesota growers said told surveyors they were satisfied with the prices their products fetched when they told them to schools near their farms and orchards, according to the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

by Dave Peters

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May 31, 2011 4:30 AM

Rural America heads for St. Paul

The National Rural Assembly, a gathering of small-town officials, non-profit leaders, community activists and experts from a variety of walks of life, is gathering in June for the first time outside of Washington, D.C. This year’s assembly is being held in St. Paul, MN, of June 28-30.

by Dave Peters