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June 16, 2010 2:30 AM

A partnership for parks

Princeton, Baldwin and other area townships have joined together to plan their parks, trails and open spaces, gaining strength in numbers from a funding stand point and a greater chance for cohesion.

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June 15, 2010 6:35 AM

Local foods: Beyond the farmers market

The local foods movement is growing but it’s success is spotty and efforts to scale up frequently meet barriers.

by Dave Peters

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June 15, 2010 3:53 AM

Did you know Todd County has a sin ranking?

A light-hearted look at a the seven deadly sins and a selection of readily available public health data shows Todd County highest on the gluttony scale.

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June 14, 2010 7:32 AM

Minnesota’s renewable energy snapshot: Growth and barriers

Minnesota’s renewable energy leaders gathered in St. Paul Monday to hear the state of the evolving industry.

by Dave Peters

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June 11, 2010 5:14 AM

Sharing the load in Breckenridge

Family service providers in Breckenridge, Minn., are meeting weekly to examine cases and determine jointly whose service is most in need at the time.

by Dave Peters

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June 10, 2010 11:32 AM

Small towns meeting boils down to connections and leaders

More than 200 people turned out for the Symposium on Small Towns in Morris, Minn., Thursday.

by Dave Peters

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June 10, 2010 2:08 AM

Commuter bus plans already underway

Baldwin continues to look at the possibility of a commuter bus, with visions of an eventual commuter hub and town square that could help residents connect with local industry.