Ground Level Blog

The rate of foreclosures in Baldwin Township in 2010 remains about the same as it was last year, according to foreclosure listings put out by the Sherburne County Sheriff. Neighboring Zimmerman is seeing a rise in foreclosures.
A small school in Todd County maintains some of the traditions of old rural schools.
Red Wing is asking residents for ideas on how to save money in the increasing financial squeeze.
City woes: Property value burden shifts to homeowners
Commercial and industrial property values have started to decline in Minnesota, presenting homeowners with a doubly increasing burden at tax time.
Pew study says the growth in the number of Americans adopted broadband Internet access has slowed dramatically.
How can Baldwin incorporate green space into its future development?
City officials everywhere are feeling the angst of tightening budgets. Are there good ideas to learn from out there?
Todd County lost population between 2008 and 2009, according to new state estimates.
After failing once, the Minnesota Valley Alfalfa Producers cooperative, which has been using alfalfa to create feed for years in western Minnesota, plans to stick its toe back into the biofuel business.
Baldwin Township grew again in 2009, but only slightly, according to the state demography center.