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Greater Minnesota

Duluth treatment model is 30 years old; its effectiveness hotly debated

Duluth treatment model is 30 years old; its effectiveness hotly debated

A domestic abuse intervention program developed in Duluth 30 years ago is the most widely used approach for treating domestic violence. But as the program prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary this weekend, its effectiveness is hotly disputed.
by Bob Kelleher

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Feds to boost spending on ethanol production

The U.S. Agriculture Department will commit hundreds of millions more dollars to boost biofuels production, including ethanol. The announcement could mean big investments in Minnesota, which ranks fourth in ethanol production.
by Mark Steil

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Demand at rural food shelves keeps rising

Demand at rural food shelves keeps rising

Economists say the recession is technically over, but there are still plenty of signs of struggle in rural Minnesota. You need only look at Itasca County, where more families are seeking help from food shelves and social service agencies.
by Tom Robertson

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Blandin survey: Demand for jobs is top rural concern

The Blandin Foundation's Rural Pulse survey polled more than a thousand people living outside the metro area in cities smaller than 35,000. The survey reveals a mix of worry over the economy and confidence in the future.
by Tom Robertson

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Health reform forces small-town hospital to look for partner

Health reform forces small-town hospital to look for partner

A tiny hospital in New Prague, Minn., has decided it can no longer operate independently under the new federal health reform law. Queen of Peace hospital is looking to join a larger health system to ensure its survival.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Lawmakers to meet Monday on flood, tornado relief

Lawmakers to meet Monday on flood, tornado relief

State lawmakers will return to St. Paul on Monday to act on flood relief legislation for southern Minnesota. Gov. Pawlenty called the Monday special session after President Obama issued a disaster declaration Wednesday night.
by Tom Scheck

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