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October 26, 2010 4:11 AM

Little by little, Todd County adds local food production

A variety of projects in and around Todd County are adding, little by little, to the area’s local food production.

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October 25, 2010 7:00 AM

Todd group pushes computer skills for seniors, jobs for youth

Todd County’s Healthy Communities Partnership group is focusing on two areas to affect the community’s quality of life — helping seniors gain computer skills and finding ways to give kids job training.

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October 23, 2010 3:30 AM

Baldwin’s community effort creates a park in phases

At Tuesday’s park meeting, representatives from the Healthy Communities Partnership group reminded township officials that their volunteers are still ready, able and hoping to get things rolling on Young Park improvements before winter sets in.

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October 21, 2010 6:38 AM

Horner, Dayton, Emmer on state’s broadband role

Broadband has had a low profile in the Minnesota governor’s race, even though many economic development authorities consider it key to success in the 21st Century. Here’s how the candidates describe their positions.

by Dave Peters

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October 21, 2010 2:30 AM

Electric cars that can go exurban distances

At least two electric cars currently in the production process will be able to go far enough for commutes from Baldwin to downtown Minneapolis. Will this mean more electric vehicles in the exurbs?

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October 20, 2010 3:53 AM

Good technology but no jobs. Huh?

A Blandin survey of rural Minnesota residents exposes a disconnect between worrying about jobs and thinking their technology access is adequate.

by Dave Peters

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October 19, 2010 6:46 AM

Solve a problem together, win a contest

The Bush Foundation has launched a contest called the InCommons Collaboration Challenge to encourage community residents getting together to solve problems.

by Dave Peters

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October 18, 2010 8:27 AM

Local food, global hunger

Smal food producers are the center, not only of the local foods movement in Minnesota, they may hold the key to solving world hunger, say researchers at a University of Minnesota forum.

by Dave Peters

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October 18, 2010 5:03 AM

A good customer keeps pig farmers in business

A small LeSueur area pig farm doesn’t fit the “local food” label, but it’s a heritage from that stays in business because of its emphasis on premium meat and its connection with a high-end national label.

by Nancy Lebens