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Todd County group focuses on youth, seniors, jobs

Todd County group focuses on youth, seniors, jobs

As a Todd County task force starts work on senior issues, broadband enters the discussion.

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Rethinking outward signs of propserity in the exurbs

While we know the newest car doesn’t mean its driver is rich, just that he is willing to pay, why we do assume townships with nice new roads are more prosperous than those still clinging to dirt or gravel?

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Northfield joins the club, plans cuts for 2011

Northfield joins the club, plans cuts for 2011

Trying to be conservative, Northfield city officials joined those around the state counting on a reduction in state aid next year and planning service cuts to accommodate them.
by Nancy Lebens

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Broadband summit doesn’t answer the money question

A broadband symposium sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar and featuring FCC Chair Julius Genachowski showed great enthusiasm for universal access, but lots of money questions remain.
by Dave Peters

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What’s your plan for aging?

How will you approach being part of the silver tsunami?

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MN Supreme Court denies Vollkommer appeal ending dive team litigation

The State Supreme Court denied former Baldwin township Supervisor Paul Vollkommer’s appeal to hear his case against the township and several of its current and former agents.

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Feeling anxiety, Cambridge exemplifies the budget squeeze

Exemplifying the angst cities are feeling throughout Minnesota, officials in Cambridge sort through tax increases, service cuts and delays to long-term needs.
by Nancy Lebens

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Cohousing offers exurbs efficient development, ample green space

What if instead of spreading houses out across the acres of a neighborhood, developers placed them close together, preserving the rest of land as open space?

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Another $23 million in broadband stimulus hits Minnesota

The federal government announced three more broadband stimulus awards for Minnesota today, totalling $23 million.
by Dave Peters

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