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Finding the ‘digitally distant’

The digital divide is more than infrastructure, a Blandin Foundation conference on broadband Internet access shows.
by Dave Peters

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From bars to the landfill — the case for fiber in Brainerd

A Blandin Foundation conference on broadband access to the Internet kicked off with a Brainerd tour and testimonials for how demand is building for faster access.
by Dave Peters

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‘An old gal that pretty much does what she wants to’

Dort Gear died at 93 on Saturday, leaving a legacy of volunteer activity in Todd County and the memory of a spirit of independence.
by Dave Peters

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Shifting perspectives about the exurbs

Has Baldwin grown too big to be resilient? Will its future see less residents, less houses, less roads? Or is the growth that emerged from the boom here to stay even after the bust?

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Medication management- another problem of aging

Todd County is offering a day to help people expose of expired or unwanted medications on Thursday, Oct. 14.

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Red Wing’s incinerator on the chopping block

Red Wing considers the fate of its 28-year-old garbage incinerator as budget pressures mount.
by Dave Peters

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Food, schools and a psychological boost

A small but growing farm-to-school movement is an example of how more people understand how food makes community. Ground Level will explore more fully in coming weeks.
by Dave Peters

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Rethink what can be cut from local budgets

While Baldwin’s problems may be on a smaller scale than other communities, it still faces tough decisions, particularly where roads are concerned.

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A chart local foodies should see

A chart local foodies should see

Neither big mainsteam food supply chains nor direct farmer-to-consumer sales offer the most efficient use of fuel in getting food to market, research shows.
by Dave Peters

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Making the crisis personal in Northfield

Some Northfield residents are taking the city financial squeeze personally, trying to learn and change their behavior to live in a way that stresses community.
by Dave Peters

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