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FCC: Minnesota under the average for broadband access

FCC: Minnesota under the average for broadband access

The FCC’s annual report on broadband access this week showed improvement. But Minnesota lags.
by Dave Peters

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In the woods and isolated, Cloquet Valley looks for broadband options

In the woods and isolated, Cloquet Valley looks for broadband options

Northern Minnesota’s Cloquet Valley in St. Louis County is a prime example of why some parts of America don’t have high-speed Internet access. But people are working on a patchwork of solutions.
by Dave Peters

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Cops, drones and video chat at 11:30 a.m.

Join a video chat on increasing interest in using drones among local law enforcement agencies.
by Dave Peters

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Nowthen happy to pay the sheriff

The city of Nowthen, once reluctant to pay extra for sheriff’s patrols, reports a good relationship between city and county.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Friday chat: Should police departments have drones?

On Friday, we’ll talk drones with three experts in a Google Hangout, touching on how drones might be used by law enforcement and some of the legal and privacy implications.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Have you ever used a gun in self-defense?

Have you ever used a gun in self-defense?

Judging by responses to an MPR query, most gun owners in our Public Insight Network have never used their weapons in self defense. Some reported that showing the gun was enough.
by Dave Peters

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Domestic violence takes particular shape in rural areas

In rural areas, neighbors and police backup can be far away, making domestic violence dangerous for victims and law enforcement alike.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Safety, security and self-reliance — Part 2. Llamas

Safety, security and self-reliance — Part 2. Llamas

When it comes to taking responsibility for security from crime on his farm and those of his neighbors, Park Rapids farmer Ken Kalish turns to guard llamas.
by Dave Peters

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Safety, security and self-reliance — Part 1. Guns

Safety, security and self-reliance — Part 1. Guns

People around Minnesota report owning guns for a variety of reasons, including self protection. Some use guns strictly to hunt and call the prospect of shooting another person unsettling or even horrifying.
by Dave Peters

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