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Theater as small town therapy

Theater as small town therapy

Theater producer and director Ashley Hanson puts on plays in small towns like Granite Falls with the goal of helping people solve big issues.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Not all cities see LGA gain in long run

Not all cities see LGA gain in long run

Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposed formula for helping Minnesota cities with Local Government Aid makes the metro area a bigger winner than outstate in the long run.
by Dave Peters

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Bigness doesn’t always trump in broadband

The president of CenturyLink’s midwest region says shareholder demands and fiduciary responsibilities are one reason small, local phone companies often do better that big ones in supplying high-speed Internet access in rural areas.
by Dave Peters

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Schools seek new ways to reach English learners

Teaching English to newcomers has come a long way in Minnesota, but schools are trying to find new ways to improve the academic skills of the 65,000 students enrolled in English-learner classes.
by Dave Peters

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