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Saint Cloud: GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING RESOURCES
Saint Cloud, Minnesota is a medium sized city with a
growing economy, an abundance of parks, and a state university. The city has a
population of approximately 67,000 people and resides 70 miles from
Minneapolis-just a quick trip on Highway 94. Its location in Minnesota puts it
in close proximity to many farms and thus local food sources, and the booming
university is expanding environmental activism on campus.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Environmental and Technological Studies Student Club
Red Wing: GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING RESOURCES
The National Trust for Historic
Preservation recently chose Red Wing, Minnesota as one of the 2008 Dozen
Distinctive Destinations. Less an hour southeast of St. Paul, Red Wing has a
population of 16,000 people. The city, which is nestled in the Mississippi
River Valley, is full of small-town charm and it's an excellent place to invest
in Minnesota-made art and products. The stunning landscape also makes Red Wing
a great location for year-round outdoor recreation from skiing and bird watching
to sailing and rock climbing.
BUSINESSES
The Greater Mankato Area: GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING RESOURCES
Mankato is a short 1-hour drive south of the Twin Cities.
Rich in arts and recreation, Mankato was ranked 7th on the list of top ten
"Dream Towns" nationwide by bizjournals.com. Mankato has a contiguous
population area of 46,173. There is a trade area population of more than
300,000. The Greater Mankato area supports green initiatives through city,
county, and independent business initiatives that strive to reduce the carbon
footprint and move the area to greater sustainability. In 2007-2008, over
15,000 trees were purchased and planted through the Million Tree Project.
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Butter Bakery
Butter Bakery and Café owner, Dan Swenson-Klatt, on how his
restaurant is working to lessen their impact on the environment.
Q: How does Butter Bakery's product differ from a conventional restaurant?
Cook with Your Kids!
Whether you have picky or adventurous eaters, you can give
your children opportunities to learn about food by letting them help out in the
kitchen. Kids will be more likely to eat what they help cook. Here are a few
ideas for healthy and fun recipes:
Fresh Salsa
4 large tomatoes, finely diced
1 small red or white onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 small red or green pepper, finely diced
½ large bunch cilantro, de-stemmed and finely diced
New Green Businesses
As the green movement flourishes, so does the green retail
sector. Stop by to visit some of the new green businesses throughout the Twin
Cities and Greater Minnesota to find some new, hip and green goods, carbon
saving devices for your home, new modes of transport, and tasty treats!
Twin Cities Green and Sunny Day Earth Solutions. These new green stores offer a wide array of recycled, reclaimed, and earth-friendly products for home, play, and a green lifestyle: wallets and bags made from
The Farm Bill: Not Just for Farmers
The Farm Bill-debated and re-authorized about every five
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Nourishing Ourselves through Our Food Choices
Since the 1970s, the increase of multi-national food companies
has increased the size of not only farms but the overall food system. During
this same time period, a slow and steady movement of small farms began selling
a variety of products to local communities, building relationships, and
changing purchasing habits. With these changes in our food systems, people's
eating habits and grocery choices have also changed. A number of terms can now
be used for describing our diets today-from locavore, to a low-carbon diet, to
slow food, or local.
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