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Ground Level®: Amplifying Community Voices

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Glimmers of change emerge from St. James conversations

The league of Minnesota Cities held four community conversations in St. James, Minn., the first of 10 cities where residents are being encouraged to examine what services they want from their cities and how they should be delivered and paid for.
by Dave Peters

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One last plea for long-term thinking on the state budget

MPR News’ Midday program today featured Bush Foundation, Citizens League and Insight Now reflecting on how their sampling of Minnesota residents in recent months shows people want long-term change, not simply short-term budget solutions.
by Dave Peters

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The rest of the Broadband 7

Ground Level rolls out the remainder of its Broadband 7, seven Minnesota communities trying to figure out how to increase access to the Internet for more people.
by Dave Peters

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