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Quality and Responsiveness of Mankato Services in Jeopardy.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Governor Pawlenty’s cut to local government aid in Mankato means that the city’s services will be reduced by over $2 million. According to the city’s website, “Every effort is being …
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Wind Energy Makes Up 3% of Willmar’s Energy Needs.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
One of the Willmar Wind Turbines as the Thrive Drive Went By Willmar finished construction on two wind turbines in early June of this year. Each turbine generates two megawatts …
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Begala on Kline: “This Could Have Been a Breakthrough Moment.”.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Paul Begala on Rep. John Kline refusing to participate in bipartisan town hall meeting on Health Care: “This could have been a breakthrough moment.” Saint Paul — Alliance for a …
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Marshall Plans for New Library But Doesn’t Have the Funds to Build It.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
UPDATE FROM THE ROAD: Stephanie wrote this peice just before we left, and we’re now sitting in the Marshall Library. The trend for increased use is certainly true. …
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Some Scenes From Around Wadena Yesterday.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Before we get too carried away with the stories from St. Cloud, here are some of the scenes from around Wadena yesterday: The murals all over the city, shaped into …
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Moorhead Student Talks About Unallotment and Impacts on Students.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Here is the first set of clips from Carson Starkey, a junior at Moorhead State University and an Army Vet. We’ll have more of this interview as we get it …
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St. Cloud State Unallotments Endanger Key Cog in Economic Growth in Growing Area.
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
At a speach at the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, I once heard a Harvard professor talk about how it was great that Harvard had …
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How LGA Cuts Affect Your Homeowner’s Insurance Premiums.
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
I never would have thought that the amount of money one pays for fire or homeowner’s insurance would be connected to the LGA cuts championed by Governor Tim Pawlenty and …