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After 30 years of trying to squeeze electricity from sunlight, the solar energy industry is finally gaining some traction in its effort to compete with fossil fuels. Does that mean most of the power in our homes will soon be coming from the sun? ...
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RUSHFORD -- In establishing a family business around honey, John and Debra Bruihler have worked at it like bees. Through a division of labor, they slowly and su ...
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Nona Janning of Austin doesn't require yards of expensive fabrics shipped from exotic countries or shiny patent leather to design her purses....
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Craig Walz takes Earth Day personally. As a science teacher at St. Charles High School, Walz makes Earth Day an annual opportunity to teach his students about the importance of taking care of their environment....
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It seems people are paying more attention to what they eat, where their food comes from and how it is grown. Some are even willing to pay a premium for food that is grown organically....
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ST. PAUL -- Imagine a home that generates as much energy as it consumes. That house is a reality at the Minnesota State Fair....
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Three vacant lots once overgrown with weeds in a southwest Rochester neighborhood are a source of pride, and nourishment, this summer for the families who live ...
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The manufacture of polyester and other synthetic fabrics for clothing is an energy-intensive process that requires large amounts of crude oil and releases many pollutants into the air and water. Growing cott ...
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HOUSTON -- From recycling to installing solar panels, schools throughout Minnesota are looking for ways to trim costs while becoming more environmentally conscious. ...
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ELGIN -- Snow-covered fields and freezing temperatures normally slow the pace of life on Minnesota farms in the winter....
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