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Commuter bus plans already underway

Baldwin continues to look at the possibility of a commuter bus, with visions of an eventual commuter hub and town square that could help residents connect with local industry.

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Gut-check time for Minnesota towns

The University of Minnesota, Morris’ Center for Small Towns is holding a symposium on small towns in Morris tonight and Thursday, June 10.
by Dave Peters

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Baldwin’s land: the foresters’ soil solution

Baldwin’s land: the foresters’ soil solution

While restoration efforts within the Anoka Sand Plain have been dominated by restoring prairie oak savanna in recent years, foresters are arguing that most of the area is more suited for young forests than prairie. Baldwin sits squarely in the middle of the debate.

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Native Baldwin: Prairie or forest?

The folks at Baldwin-based Prairie Restoration advise planting deep-rooted prairie grasses and flowers in the township. But foresters disagree, saying this land is home to forest instead.

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