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The Senate GOP’s rejection of Ellen Anderson as a member of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is a step in the wrong direction for the state. Anderson’s career includes two decades as a champion for increasing the amount of … Continue reading
Three years ago, Minnesotans passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to dedicate increased funding to arts and outdoors projects around the state. So far, the amendment has been a success, delivering tangible benefits and projects to all of … Continue reading
Q: If a tree is cut in your State Park, does it make a noise? A: Trick Question – We heard it before the saws even started. Conservation Minnesota rallied Minnesotans to tell their legislators that clear cutting black walnut … Continue reading
A big thank you to the thousands of Minnesotans who have contacted their legislators and even come to the capitol to say “NO” to using the Legacy Funds for a stadium. One of the protesters even brought a sign that … Continue reading
Does having a good economy mean trashing Minnesota? According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the better our economy is doing the more trash we produce. But no matter how the economy is doing, recycling in Minnesota seems to stay at the same … Continue reading
My holiday wish for safe toys. It’s that time of year, again. Parent or not, almost everyone will think about toys at some time in the next month. And there will be lots of stories on the news about what to buy … Continue reading
Should constitutionally dedicated funding to the outdoors, environment, and arts be used to help pay for a Vikings stadium? In a poll of 807 adult Minnesotans of varying backgrounds, 77% said they opposed the idea. That’s a pretty clear “NO” from the people. However, … Continue reading
Alexandria residents protect habitat and inspire neighbors. Continue reading
There’s been a lot of shouting lately. At Tea Parties. On Wall Street. And a lot of all the talk from the far extremes of both sides seems to be about regulations. Rules. When we were kids, we had to follow rules. Raise your hand. Don’t eat … Continue reading
Fergus Falls will showcase great blues music, a brewer’s festival and nature photography classes during its Legacy Weekend October 13-15th, 2011. There is also a chance to win $200. The Great Fergus Falls Legacy Puzzle will award the cash to the … Continue reading
There are many events in my life that require the use of public transportation. For example, I use the light rail to get to the airport and to ball games. Busses, trains and trams come in handy when traveling in other cities … Continue reading
Our Legacy Destinations program gets information to thousands of Minnesotans every month about the positive impact the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment is having in their community. In addition to funding wildlife habitat, water clean up, and parks projects, … Continue reading
It makes sense that businesses are going green these days for a number of reasons. Some businesses go green in an attempt to boost their image in the public eye. Others because they know it’s important to their customers. Some other companies … Continue reading
The first leaves are starting to drop in my yard. Pretty soon they will be blowing down the street and collecting next to the curb. It feels like fall, but it could end up as water pollution if left alone. … Continue reading
Tomorrow, hundreds of lycra-clad cyclists will roll through Itasca State Park on the Headwaters 100 bike ride, part of the Park Rapids Legacy Destination Weekend. That’s a long way to ride and chat, but, on their minds, undoubtedly, will be … Continue reading
The environment didn’t fare well overall in the 2012 legislative session. While some anti-environment bills were modified and weakened to limit their impact on long-established environmental law, it was clear that there was a full-frontal assault on many state agency regulations, rules … Continue reading
Music, Outdoors, Cultural events from the August, 2011 Rochester Legacy Weekend in Rochester, Minnesota Continue reading
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May 17th, 2012 6:00 PM
