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Ground Level®: Amplifying Community Voices

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Case Study: New Prague’s golf course

It seems a financial reality is emerging: if consumers don’t have a lot of money to spend on recreation, they aren’t likely to travel for things they can experience without traveling.

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If collapse is nigh, get to know your neighbor

Transition Towns, a loose collection of communities focusing on building personal and community resilience in preparation for the bleak economic and energy future they predict, is growing in Minnesota.
by Dave Peters

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Gravel or pavement? Running costs to ground in exurbia

The yearly maintenance costs of gravel roads make them appear inefficient, until you consider the capital improvement costs associated with bituminous roads at the middle and end of their lives.

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Todd group pushes computer skills for seniors, jobs for youth

Todd County’s Healthy Communities Partnership group is focusing on two areas to affect the community’s quality of life — helping seniors gain computer skills and finding ways to give kids job training.

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Baldwin’s community effort creates a park in phases

At Tuesday’s park meeting, representatives from the Healthy Communities Partnership group reminded township officials that their volunteers are still ready, able and hoping to get things rolling on Young Park improvements before winter sets in.

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Horner, Dayton, Emmer on state’s broadband role

Broadband has had a low profile in the Minnesota governor’s race, even though many economic development authorities consider it key to success in the 21st Century. Here’s how the candidates describe their positions.
by Dave Peters

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Electric cars that can go exurban distances

At least two electric cars currently in the production process will be able to go far enough for commutes from Baldwin to downtown Minneapolis. Will this mean more electric vehicles in the exurbs?

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Good technology but no jobs. Huh?

Good technology but no jobs. Huh?

A Blandin survey of rural Minnesota residents exposes a disconnect between worrying about jobs and thinking their technology access is adequate.
by Dave Peters

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