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Q&A: Will the sun soon power our homes?

2/19 4:00:02 PM

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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Couple creates a buzz with honey business

7/21 9:30:01 AM

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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Woman designs bags out of plastic bags

5/12 11:20:02 AM

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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St. Charles students pick up big lesson for Earth Day

4/21 9:00:02 AM

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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Organics list number of benefits

3/3 10:00:45 AM

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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More couples say 'I do' to green weddings
Cabinet-maker is at home on the farm
It's only Natural to deliver organic produce
An egg-citing time for urban poultry
Book aims at kids' natural green instincts
Dairy farm turns to organic
The 'little machines' of composting
EcoBrokers tout green building principles
Working together to recycle
Sorting out just how recycling works
Books tout going green
Market promotes 'intentional eating'
Minnesotans inquire about 'green' burials
One minute green-overs
Eco-friendly items in style at outlet store
Nearly 100-percent self-sustainable home takes conservation to new level
Green options for apartment, condo dwellers
'Green' demand driving home technology
Alternatives to common household cleaners
Options for a 'green' kitchen remodel

GreenSpace: State fair to feature 'net-zero' eco-house

8/25 10:05:02 AM

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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GreenSpace: Project brings residents together

8/25 8:25:02 AM

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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GreenSpace: Environmental impacts of the clothing industry

3/31 8:55:02 AM

• 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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GreenSpace: More schools are going green

2/24 9:50:55 AM

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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GreenSpace: Sustainable farming operation prospers

2/10 11:20:01 AM

ELGIN -- Snow-covered fields and freezing temperatures normally slow the pace of life on Minnesota farms in the winter....
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GreenSpace: Green body shops 'ahead of the curve'
GreenSpace: Annual sheep shearing produces laughter and natural fibers
GreenSpace: Last call for old cell phones -- recycling
Greenspace: Small coffeehouse makes a big effort
GreenSpace: Slow Food movement picks up speed