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Legislative notebook: Legislature approves freezing college tuitions
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis A bill funding Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota systems freezes tuitions. Senators passed the bill 44-22 and the House 76-56 ...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:45 PM
Tobacco use: still a problem
It's safe to say that over the past few decades, billions of dollars have been spent in the United States on reducing tobacco use. It has had an impact. The number of adults who smoke has declined st...
Posted on 11/15/12 at 2:30 PM
I made it on MPR: )
A couple weeks ago many of you read my take on the Trayvon Martin tragedy. Well, Minnesota Public Radio enjoyed it and featured it on their site today: ) Check it out: http://minnesota.publicradio.or...
Posted on 4/10/12 at 3:42 PM
Cucumbers and Yogurt are Saucy and Versatile
While in Minneapolis last weekend, after a light Sunday breakfast at Sunstreet Breads, (Heavy Table recently had a nice write-up about Sun Street with photos) my husband and I stopped at the nearby Ki...
Posted on 6/19/11 at 9:27 AM
Thanks for telling us how to drive, (....)!
It is a site that none of us wanted to see after 2008, the year of the economic collapse. At about this time last year, we were dealing with $4 a gallon gas in a time span between Easter and Labor Day...
Posted on 4/21/11 at 5:36 PM
MnDOT to conduct public hearings
MANKATO — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled public hearings about future needs and priorities for transit investment in Greater Minnesota Jan. 19 at various locations statewide.By Daily Globe , January 05, 2011
Data demonstrates WPU efficiency
WORTHINGTON — Data compiled by the American Public Power Association (APPA) shows that Worthington Public Utilities is an efficiently run and competitive in costs and expenses with other public utilities across the nation.By Ryan McGaughey , December 06, 2010
Council on public art request
November 08, 2010
No decision yet on public health issue
Nobles County Commissioners take closer look at collaborative agency WORTHINGTON — Nobles County Commissioners met for more than an hour in special session Tuesday morning to take a closer look at options for a multi-county community health services agency, but they still seem no closer to making a decision.By Julie Buntjer , August 17, 2010
County talks CHS
Multi-county public health talks continue WORTHINGTON — While Rock County commissioners seemed ready to move forward with a multi-county public health collaboration during its meeting Tuesday morning, Nobles County commissioners applied the brakes and asked for more time to discuss the idea further.By Julie Buntjer , August 03, 2010
Health merger discussed
Commissioners consider combining two health agencies SLAYTON — County commissioners must decide by mid-September whether to combine Nobles-Rock Community Health Services with Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone Public Health.July 13, 2010
LEC debate continues at public meeting
SLAYTON — By the end of the public meeting regarding the expansion and renovation of the Murray County Law Enforcement Center Thursday, Murray County Commissioner Kevin Vickerman admitted to the Daily Globe on the record he was supportive of the $1.4 million project that would give the sheriff’s office the space it desperately needs.June 24, 2010
Bigelow home declared public nuisance
By Julie Buntjer , June 09, 2010
Council approves ‘Y’ redevelopment
Council committed to the public purpose in plans to find purpose for the old YMCAWORTHINGTON — A specific purpose for the former Worthington Area YMCA building has not yet been decided, but council members have taken the first step to ensure that it houses something — and that something will likely serve a public purpose.
December 29, 2009
Senator seeks charter school building action
By Don Davis , December 02, 2009
Brief: Pioneer to offer forums
Pioneer Public Television will air Meet the Candidate forums featuring Minnesota State House of Representatives candidates from Districts 22A and 22B on Oct. 30.October 22, 2008
Internet education — iQ Academy seeks students
DETROIT LAKES - Detroit Lakes Public Schools is in a battle for students. There isn’t a new school being built in the area. Instead, iQ Academy Minnesota, hopes to lure students away from a traditional public school.By Jason Adkins, DL-Online , July 28, 2008
Ad hoc group forms to address teen pregnancy
Second meeting scheduled for this eveningBy Julie Buntjer , July 22, 2008
Letter: Not surprised by Pawlenty's nepotism
Recently, Governor Pawlenty appointed State Senator Betsy Wergin to the Public Utilities Commission to fulfill the term being vacated by her brother LeRoy Koppendrayer.By Dist. 28 Sen. Steve Murphy, DFL-Red Wing , July 17, 2008
Tower line work will begin today
Beginning today and through July 12, Pioneer Public Television will be replacing the entire digital transmission line on its tower near Chandler (KSMN-TV).July 05, 2008
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