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PAR-VENT-ING Got a farmer in your family? Now's the time to nag.
Days begin at 4:30 a.m. and end after a sullen and nostalgic gaze at our sleeping children. He knows not what day it is, mondaytuesdaysaturday, they all run together. My husband, likely like someone i...
Posted on 5/14/13 at 9:38 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: House, Senate look to the sun for power
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Minnesotans could sell solar power to electric utilities under a bill the House passed 70-63 late Tuesday. They pay someone who has solar on their house just what the ...
Posted on 5/8/13 at 8:29 AM
STAFF BLOG OIL PATCH DISPATCH Oil Patch cities can apply early for energy impact grants
BISMARCK Communities in North Dakotas Oil Patch can get a jump start on applying for a new round of energy impact grants, even though final legislative action has not yet been taken. Cities can subm...
Posted on 4/2/13 at 9:23 AM
STAFF BLOG THE AREAVOICES COMMUNITY Real Oilfield Wives and more new blogs!
It's been awhile since I've given you my recommendations for new blogs to check out here on Areavoices. But three new blogs have crossed my path and I felt compelled to share them. The first is calle...
Posted on 3/13/13 at 4:01 PM
STAFF BLOG EH? PLUS Sustainable Twin Ports early adopters picked
The next early adopters for the annual Sustainable Twin Ports program have been announced. The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Lake Superior College, Canal Park Brewing Company and the Un...
Posted on 3/13/13 at 12:00 AM
Minnesota Power narrows possible routes for new power line to Northland 
Minnesota Power has narrowed the route options for a new power line that would carry electricity from Manitoba to the Iron Range and Duluth area.
By John Myers , April 17, 2013
UPDATE: Power restored after major outage in central Duluth
A major power outage knocked out electricity to much of central Duluth late Sunday night.
By News Tribune staff , April 15, 2013
Power outages reported as high winds hit Duluth this morning
Power outages have affected more than 2,100 customers in central Duluth this morning as high winds rake the Twin Ports.
By News Tribune staff , April 11, 2013
Power outages reported in central Duluth
Power outages are affecting more than 2,100 customers in central Duluth this morning as high winds rake the Twin Ports.
By News Tribune staff , April 11, 2013
Minnesota Power completes projects for Essar Steel
The Duluth-based company completed several projects required to bring electricity to the taconite mine and processing facility near Nashwauk.
By News Tribune staff , April 02, 2013
Minnesota nuclear plant cited by feds for repair lapse
Prairie Island nuclear plant has been cited by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a violation involving the repair of a gas radiation monitor, the federal agency reported today.
By Forum News Service staff , March 27, 2013
Obama: U.S. should fund research for cleaner cars
In his weekly radio and Internet address, President Barack Obama promotes a plan to direct $200 million a year into an energy security trust to fund research for alternatives like electric car batteries and biofuels.
By Josh Lederman , March 18, 2013
Duluth gets first electric car-charging station at UMD
Former congressman Jim Oberstar unveils the station as part of a public symposium on transportation at UMD.
By John Myers , March 16, 2013
Obama calls for more money for research to wean vehicles off oil
President Obama is pushing Congress to authorize $200 million a year for research into clean energy technologies that can wean automobiles off oil.
By Associated Press , March 15, 2013
Cliffs will idle Quebec pellet plant
Cliffs Natural Resources announced Monday that it will temporarily idle its Wabush Pointe Noire pellet plant in Sept-Iles, Quebec, by June because of high production costs and lower prices for iron ore sold on the global market.
By News Tribune , March 13, 2013
Eh? Sustainable Twin Ports early adopters picked
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Lake Superior College, Canal Park Brewing Company and the University of Wisconsin-Superior make up this year’s picks.
By News Tribune staff , March 13, 2013
Appeals court favors Superior family in trespassing claim
A Wisconsin court of appeals has ruled that a Superior family can continue with trespassing claims against Enbridge Energy over pipelines built on the family’s land.
By Mike Creger , March 13, 2013
Douglas County family can pursue trespass claims against Enbridge pipeline
A Wisconsin court of appeals has ruled that a Superior family can continue with trespassing claims against Enbridge Energy over pipelines built on the family’s land.
By News Tribune staff , March 12, 2013
Bills would expand Minnesota solar electricity
Minnesota Power says the bills affect price and reliability of supply.
By John Myers , March 06, 2013
Energy aid programs fall to budget cuts
With its federal funding drying up, Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency is downsizing.
By Candace Renalls , March 06, 2013
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