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Divide remains between rural Republicans, House leaders
By Danielle Killey House Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Rep. Paul Marquart stood side-by-side Tuesday introducing House Democrats education funding plan. Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, praised Marquarts work...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 10:25 AM
Need health care, will travel
There's a perception that if you live in a rural community, you have less access to health care. But this assumption may not be entirely true, as a recent study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tenne...
Posted on 10/17/12 at 3:42 PM
Round Lake, Minnesota: An example of where the job growth should be
When you hear of creating jobs, what comes to mind? A better living for yourself and your family? Having enough money to travel to the places you want to? Paying down or even paying off your debts? ...
Posted on 10/12/12 at 6:41 AM
Old-School China = Bone-Breaking Pressure
In China around 1000 years ago, a unique trend began in the area of fashion, custom, and duty. Parents started to tightly wrap the feet of their young daughters so the feet wouldn't grow large. This b...
Posted on 8/4/12 at 8:29 AM
Rural Life: Better or Worse?
I've lived in towns with populations as low as 1,300, but I've also lived in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Petersburg (Russia). I've liked living just about everywhere I've lived, and I've especiall...
Posted on 8/17/11 at 6:00 AM
Job and tax proposals could benefit rural Minnesota
By Danielle Killey , April 08, 2013
Water woes continue
WORTHINGTON — Pressure and bacteria testing was under way Wednesday on the new Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water line that will be used to supplement Worthington’s water supply as a result of the ongoing drought.
By Julie Buntjer , November 14, 2012
Highway designation, rural signage addressed by county
By Julie Buntjer , September 18, 2012
A rural brain gain
U of M study shows rural areas are growing in 30- to 49-year old age groupWORTHINGTON — A University of Minnesota Extension study released Wednesday shows rural Minnesota is continuing to attract residents in the 30 to 49 age group, according to a study of the U.S. Census data.
May 16, 2012
County experiencing rural building boom
Commissioners approve several permits TuesdayWORTHINGTON — With eight conditional use permits brought before the Nobles County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Environmental Services Director Wayne Smith said the county is “in the midst of a building boom.”
By Julie Buntjer , April 17, 2012
Conservationists to be honored
ADRIAN — David and Stacy Mente of rural Adrian have been selected as Nobles County’s 2011 Conservationists of the Year by the local Soil and Water Conservation District.
By Julie Buntjer , October 13, 2011
Nobles Electric awards $5,995
WORTHINGTON — The Nobles-Murray Rural Electric Trust awarded $5,995 to local organizations on April 26.May 01, 2011
Economic development expert to speak at conference
By Ryan McGaughey , March 30, 2011
MIRC to offer training in e-commerce
WORTHINGTON — The Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities project has announced dates for local seminars to assist businesses in developing and working with e-commerce.February 15, 2011
Deadline nears for Round Up
JACKSON —The application deadline for the next round of Operation Round Up funds from Federated Rural Electric’s Trust Board is Feb. 25.January 23, 2011
Rep. awaits committees
ST. PAUL — When the Minnesota Legislature convenes Jan. 4, District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker will be appointed to serve on three legislative committees. These committees include: Agriculture and Rural Development Policy; Finance, Health and Human Services Finance; and Judiciary.December 26, 2010
Federated Rural Electric hosts 75th Annual Meeting
JACKSON — A large crowd participated in Federated Rural Electric’s 75th annual meeting Nov. 20 at the Jackson County Central High School.By Daily Globe , November 28, 2010
Column: A choice between financial wizards and fairness
MINNEAPOLIS — While Republicans and Democrats spar over extending Bush-era tax breaks for the super-wealthy, another argument is under way in Washington — and this one has the power to devastate middle-income Americans, particularly those in states like Minnesota.By Niel Ritchie, League of Rural Voters , August 11, 2010
Water project to cost $13.5M
By Julie Buntjer , May 25, 2010
Brief: USDA offering home loan program
WORTHINGTON — USDA Rural Developmentg has about $2.4 billion available to help very low- and low-income individuals and families become homeowners in 2010.April 08, 2010
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