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Scouring the minds of St. James residents. What should cities do?

Residents of St. James, Minn., are holding a series of conversations this week to generate ideas and insights into how cities can cope in this era of dwindling resources.
by Dave Peters

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Fiber proponent suggests data center on Lake Superior

Lake County commissioner Paul Bergman suggests that a county fiber optic network could be an attraction for a Verizon data center. Verizon’s response is tepid.
by Dave Peters

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Getting rural businesses to see Internet value

Getting rural businesses to see Internet value

University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality is using federal stimulus money to encourage rural businesses to use the Internet.
by Dave Peters

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A Rural Doctor in the Making

A Rural Doctor in the Making

Small towns in Minnesota need doctors. That’s where U of M Duluth medical student Krista Stowe comes in.
by Jennifer Vogel

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One last plea for long-term thinking on the state budget

MPR News’ Midday program today featured Bush Foundation, Citizens League and Insight Now reflecting on how their sampling of Minnesota residents in recent months shows people want long-term change, not simply short-term budget solutions.
by Dave Peters

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The rest of the Broadband 7

Ground Level rolls out the remainder of its Broadband 7, seven Minnesota communities trying to figure out how to increase access to the Internet for more people.
by Dave Peters

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Tracking Minnesota’s Broadband 7

Ground Level checks in with seven Minnesota counties trying to improve Internet access. The road can be bumpy.
by Dave Peters

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A Craigslist for activists

Craigslist Foundation has launched LikeMinded, an online project aimed at helping communities find help solving problems and share what they’ve learned.
by Dave Peters

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Duluth center connects players in rural health care

Duluth center connects players in rural health care

The National Rural Health Resource Center in Duluth serves as an information clearinghouse for providers across the country.
by Jennifer Vogel

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