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Coordinated attacks on clean energy hits wind energy industry

Tuesday, 21 August 2012 01:39

Over the past decade, the fossil fuel industry and its well-funded backers have mounted a coordinated campaign to discredit renewable energy and hinder its growth, according to a new report released today by the Sierra Club.

Central corridor marketing campaign launches with billboard and bus ads

Monday, 20 August 2012 22:05

Campaign to promote the specialness and uniqueness of University Ave. businesses impacted by light rail construction

The first round of advertising to promote Central Corridor businesses affected by light rail construction began appearing last month on Saint Paul and Minneapolis billboards and Metro Transit buses.

Blacks more likely to use payday loans

Friday, 17 August 2012 13:31 Charlene Crowell, NNPA Columnist

Most payday borrowers use the small-dollar loans to cover ordinary living expenses instead of occasional or unexpected emergencies, according to a new research report by Pew Charitable Trusts.

For third consecutive year, Commissioners return pay

Thursday, 09 August 2012 17:30

Since 2009, to help address tight budgets, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has encouraged all county employees to take special leave without pay, with a voluntary goal of 20 hours on average per year for each employee. In 2011, participating employees helped Hennepin save approximately $1.9 million by using special leave without pay. In 2010, the amount approached $2.5 million.

Coordinated attacks on clean energy hits wind energy industry

Thursday, 09 August 2012 02:36

Vive La Différence(s)!

Thursday, 09 August 2012 02:34 Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, NNPA Columnist

I’ve always loved the French expression “Vive la différence,” which originally referred to the difference between the sexes, then evolved to celebrate the differences between any two or more groups of people. Nielsen holds our annual Consumer 360 Conference each year, where we provide clients with more granular insights about today’s consumer.

City wants green Northside homes

Wednesday, 08 August 2012 21:42

City of Minneapolis calls for proposals by developers to build 100 "green" homes in North Minneapolis;
$3 million in construction loans and grants available

A new housing program, called Green Homes North, will build sustainable homes to green standards using local minority and women contractors, workers, and locally-sourced green products.