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Ground Level

MPR News How communities are facing the future

Archives for June 2014

Water

Deluge doesn’t end groundwater concern

Dave PetersDave Peters June 19, 2014, 12:05 PM Jun 19, 2014
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The recent heavy rains have been a drought-buster, leaving Minnesota entirely drought-free for the first time in a long time. But that’s not the same thing as ending concern about the state’s groundwater, Jim Stark, director of U.S. Geological Survey in Minnesota, told MPR News’ Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition today. Aquifers — water-containing rock Read more →

Small-town quiz: Where is world’s biggest pile of oil cans?

Dave PetersDave Peters June 6, 2014, 12:05 PM Jun 6, 2014
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Where is “Lou T. Fisk?” How about Iowa’s only island city? Read more →

Water

stormwater pondGolf courses turn to water technology

Elizabeth DunbarElizabeth Dunbar June 5, 2014, 10:59 AM Jun 5, 2014
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stormwater pond

Golf courses are looking at better technology, not only to let them use stormwater for irrigating grass but to better determine how much water to use and what grass might use less. University of Minnesota professor Brian Horgan explains. Read more →

Economic Development

3 opportunities for small towns

Dave PetersDave Peters June 4, 2014, 12:55 PM Jun 4, 2014
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University of Minnesota Extension researcher Ben Winchester identifies three demographic opportunities for rural communities: appealing to immigrants, providing new housing for aging baby boomers and attracting millenials with available housing. Read more →

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