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Ground Level®: Amplifying Community Voices

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America in 2050: a look at the future of sprawl

While the development theories of those who favor dense walkable cities may clash with those enamored with sprawling suburbs and exurbs, their views of the future were ultimately similar in a debate this summer entitled, “America 2050: What Will We Build.”

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Dorothy Klick, aging in place

Dorothy Klick, aging in place

Dorothy Klick, 95, exemplifies what it means to age in place in Todd County.

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More broadband money?

President Obama dropped a hint that broadband access could be included in the $50 billion public works plan he proposed on Labor Day.
by Dave Peters

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Down to one, Cook County waiting, waiting on broadband

Cook County is waiting to hear from the federal government on its broadband stimulus application.
by Dave Peters

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Red Wing considers incinerator shut down

Like cities across Minnesota, Red Wing is wrestling with a combination of service cuts and money-raising strategies to make ends meet in 2011.
by Nancy Lebens

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What exactly is an exurb?

What defines an exurb seems to shift from state to state, but even vastly different exurbs can learn from each other’s triumphs and mistakes.

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Pew: 95,000 illegal immigrants in Minnesota

Pew Hispanic Center estimates Minnesota’s population of illegal immigrants at 95,000.
by Dave Peters

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Red Wing has residents’ input, now for the hard part

Red Wing city officials expect to choose tonight among alternatives for raising money and cutting services.
by Nancy Lebens

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Building exurban identity with a history trail

While older residents or children who grew up in the area may know its history, some newcomers hardly realize Baldwin exists as its own entity. One inexpensive way to build community while educating residents about the history of Baldwin could be with a history trail.

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Beyond the data, Wilder asks good immigration questions

Wilder Research adds data to Minnesota’s immigration debate and asks crucial questions for moving ahead.
by Dave Peters

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