Today’s topics: Agriculture, Energy, Health, Metropolitan Council, and Water.
Agriculture
- Mankato Free Press Editorial: Algae problem shows conservation need
- Marshall Independent: Peterson breaks down 2008 farm bill during visit to Marshall
- Red Wing Republican Eagle: Goodhue County Board : Feedlot setback request is denied
Energy
- Star Tribune Opinion: Fuel efficiency’s dirty secret
- Hutchinson Leader: Cook joins mayors against global warming
- Marshall Independent: Peterson: Pipeline would be an ‘effective’ way to ship ethanol to coasts
Health
- International Falls Daily Journal Opinion: Cooperation from state needed on mining related cancer
(The author is Congressman Jim Oberstar) - Timberjay Newspaper: Latest cancer deaths renew fears about mesothelioma
- Timberjay Newspaper Editorial: Cancer on the Range: After 30 years of questions, it’s time for answers
Metropolitan Council
Water
- Pioneer Press: Boaters beware: Lakes are shrinking
(MEP member group Minnesota Waters is quoted) - Associated Press: Officials find crack in DL outlet
- Hutchinson Leader: Hutchinson’s new water plant touted