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Seeking a better way to sell a sustainable farm

Seeking a better way to sell a sustainable farm

Given high farm land prices and a large number of farmers reaching retirement age, John Mesko of the Sustainable Farming Association has started a counseling program to keep farms organic and sustainable.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Do designations of official state symbols serve a useful purpose?

A bill introduced in the Legislature would establish a poem called “Minnesota Blue” as the official state poem. Minnesota already has an official state song, muffin, mushroom, grain, apple, gemstone, butterfly, flower, tree, photograph, bird and more. Today’s Question: Do designations of official state symbols serve a useful purpose?
by Eric Ringham

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Mille Lacs hotel deal part of tribe diversification trend

Mille Lacs hotel deal part of tribe diversification trend

In seeking to expand its portfolio, the Mille Lacs Band has plenty of company. The economic growth of tribal nations and threats to Indian gambling revenues have propelled tribes around the country to expand beyond gaming in recent years.
by Conrad Wilson

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Photos: Great Lakes surfing, Superior style

Photos: Great Lakes surfing, Superior style

It seems impossible, but on Lake Superior there's a thriving scene of about 50 surfers who brave the frigid water for waves they swear can compare to some of the best surfing in Hawaii or California.

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Surfing Lake Superior: Great waves, but not for beginners

Surfing Lake Superior: Great waves, but not for beginners

Though it might seem impossible to many, a thriving scene has emerged on a North Shore beach where about 50 surfers brave the frigid water for waves they swear can compare to some of the best surfing in Hawaii or California.
by Dan Kraker

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Photos: Lau Hawaiian Collective

Photos: Lau Hawaiian Collective

Minnesotans who want to hear an authentic sampling of Hawaii's rich musical heritage can enjoy the work of the Lau Hawaiian Collective. The five-member band from St. Paul, co-founded by vocalist Kim Sueoka and guitarist David Burk, has found receptive listeners thousands of miles from the islands. We caught up with them at a recent rehearsal.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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