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Urban farming has taken root in Minneapolis. Under the Urban Agriculture Ordinance approved by the city in April, citizens can grow crops in hoop-houses, fish farm (using aquaculture and aquaponics), and compost in greater amounts. Continue Reading
For small business owners in University Avenue’s Little Mekong, Central Corridor Light Rail construction has been a real challenge. Continue Reading
What does it take to be a Minnesota public high school graduate? According to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), a student must complete at least 21.5 course credits. Continue Reading
In Minnesota, coal and natural gas reign supreme, but wind energy is on the rise.
Coal and natural gas power plants accounted for over two-thirds of Minnesota’s overall energy production in 2010, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Students are comparing more than just professors, sports teams, parties, and dorm rooms when they choose a college these days. Continue Reading
At the height of the recession, Minnesota’s unemployment peaked at 9% in March 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Since then, Minnesota has rebounded significantly, with an April 2012 rate of 5.2% (non-seasonally adjusted data was used for consistency and comparison with county level data).
The Affordable Care Act is expected to add 32 million Americans to health insurance rolls over the next ten years. As a result, demand for medical services is going to increase. Continue Reading
It’s almost summer and it’s an election season. That means gas prices will be up and there will be a lot of mud-slinging, name-calling, finger-pointing and haranguing from politicians as to why. Continue Reading
The American Lung Association recently released its 2012 State of the Air Report, and while the state of Minnesota received improved grades for the number and severity of “high ozone days,” it scored worse than previous years for “high particle pollution days.” Of the seven cou Continue Reading
In 2007, the Next Generation Energy Act (NGEA) created a framework for achieving significant energy conservation efforts and implementing renewable energy sources throughout Minnesota. Continue Reading