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April 5, 2011 3:30 AM

Getting past the health numbers. Here’s help.

The national county health rankings provide, not just numbers about who’s healthy and who’s not, but also guidance for those who want to change the numbers.

by Dave Peters

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April 1, 2011 5:39 AM

The Duluth/Arrowhead Economy – Google said no, but broadband still a regional key

MPR talked with Public Insight sources from the Cook County region to ask them what affect a multi-million broadband project will have for business development.

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March 31, 2011 3:00 AM

If counties have a better idea, will the state let them try it?

The Association of Minnesota Counties plans to propose bill that would give counties greater autonomy in an effort to be more innovative and efficient.

by Dave Peters

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March 30, 2011 6:07 AM

Exploring the State’s Role in Broadband Ubiquity

Speakers at a Blandin Broadband Breakfast urged legislators at the Minnesota capital to pave the way for expanded rural broadband.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 29, 2011 7:11 AM

How good is Internet access around your town’s school?

The U.S. Department of Education has taken the new National Broadband Map data and mashed it up against data about the nation’s schools, colleges and universities.

by Dave Peters

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March 28, 2011 6:17 AM

Mankato recruits volunteer cops

In the face of cuts to local government aid and other funding, the city of Mankato is looking for volunteer officers.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 24, 2011 7:46 AM

Picking up the Broadband Pace

Ground Level has launched a topic page, “Picking up the Broadband Pace,” that explores issues surrounding high-speed internet, such as who should build it and how might it affect rural communities.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 22, 2011 9:28 AM

Jobs are coming, but there is bad news

With more retirees and fewer young workers, the state may continually be handed social services bills it can’t afford to pay.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 21, 2011 3:30 AM

All Telework and a Little Play: Remote Employment Could Boost Rural Minnesota

At a conference in Fergus Falls, presenters made the case that teleworking could brighten the employment picture in rural Minnesota.

by Jennifer Vogel

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March 18, 2011 3:57 AM

Funkley, Minn., back on top . . . er, bottom

Two towns, Funkley and Tenney, tied in this week’s census release as the smallest cities in Minnesota. But one is considering dissolving, which would make Funkley, again, the state’s smallest city.

by Dave Peters

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