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Legislature poised to give LGA an $80 million boost

Minnesota cities will get an $80 million increase next year in Local Government Aid from the state under a provision in the tax bill that seems to be near legislative approval. The increase would bring the LGA total to $507.6 million for the year 2014. That’s nearly a 20 percent increase over this year and Read more →
by Dave Peters

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Bike trek connected kids with farmers

Bike trek connected kids with farmers

Over the past week, four bicyclists and one runner from the University of Minnesota have been crossing the state from west to east, stopping at farms along the way to explore innovations. As part of the project, called “Grown to Run,” the team has posted a short video every day showing a different aspect of Read more →
by Jennifer Vogel

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Research: If local growers extend season they might double market

A University of Minnesota Extension researcher surveyed health institutions in western Minnesota and found considerable interest in using local food in their meals. He also determined that if producers extend their season with greenhouses and better storage technology they can double their market.
by Dave Peters

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Looking for Minnesota’s rural voice

Stimulated by a report suggesting rural Minnesota has lost influence, some 30 representatives of foundations, the University of Minnesota extension, and regional and state officials started work on an effort to organize a rural voice.
by Dave Peters

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Whole Farm Co-op, early local foods innovator, changes to survive

Whole Farm Co-op, early local foods innovator, changes to survive

The Whole Farm Co-op in Long Prairie, around since 1997, is changing the way it provides local farm produce and meats to customers, mainly in the Twin Cities. The changes are driven by competition from other local food sources.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Suburbs, regional centers would gain under new LGA compromise

A local-government-aid compromise moving in the Legislature would benefit suburbia and exurbia but also regional job hubs in outstate Minnesota. An initial increase of $60 million per year would rise with inflation.
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