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Without revenue reform, city services will dim

State policy binds Minnesota cities on how they can raise revenue, and how much they can tax. And if state aid to those cities continues to be cut, then what will be the refuge for small city budgeters? Likely it will be trimming or ending services.

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Baldwin considers noise mediation instead of ordinance

Baldwin doesn’t have a noise ordinance. Now some residents are hoping the township adds one, while officials wonder if mediation could be enough to resolve issues.

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Food miles, Kowalski’s and that steak on your plate

A study of food supply chains for the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that the lowest number of food miles doesn’t necessarily result in the most efficient use of fuel.
by Dave Peters

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Is exurban sprawl dead?

Is exurban sprawl dead?

As part of their Exurban Change Program, the University of Ohio has been trying to answer a question weighing heavy on the minds of Baldwin and other exurbs: is sprawl dead?

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Todd County continues work in the Healthy Community Partnership

Todd County residents held a follow-up meeting a month after a community visioning session in Browerville was attended by more than 100 people.

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Entrepreneurs and the recession

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issues report exploring where enterpreneurs find startup money in this economic downturn.
by Dave Peters

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Join Wilder’s webinar on immigration in Minnesota

MPR News’ Dave Peters is moderating a webinar discussion on immigration to invite attention to Wilder Research’s immigration database.
by Dave Peters

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Revitalizing downtowns with a can-do attitude

Revitalizing downtowns with a can-do attitude

Revitalizing downtowns is a priority in Todd County, even when it comes to watering the Main Street flowers with a John Deere tractor.

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Coming to Todd County?

Coming to Todd County?

In a visioning session hosted by the Initiative Foundation’s Healthy Community Partnership program, the aging population of Todd County voted the revitalization of our downtowns as the No. 1 priority.

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