http://bluffcountrynews.com en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 01:16:37 GMT Daily feed of articles http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=48671 Now that the temperatures have finally climbed back to more normal levels and summer is on the way, a question among some people is if it also means the return of out-of-state firms coming into the area to make sales pitches for "radiant barrier" insulation. Spring Grove Herald Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=48670 Economic recovery is reaching Minnesotans unequally, according to a statewide survey released by the Blandin Foundation. Spring Grove Herald Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=48669 Throughout this legislative session, I've heard from many residents of southeastern Minnesota regarding silica sand mining. Spring Grove Herald Tue, 14 May 2013 15:59:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=48668 The Minnesota House of Representatives has approved energy legislation that mandates investor-owned utility companies to invest in more expensive and less reliable renewable technology, which will mean higher prices for consumers. State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) opposed the measure. Spring Grove Herald Tue, 14 May 2013 15:57:00 GMT http://bluffcountrynews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=48667 U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken (D-Minn.) announced last week that an amendment to fight the spread of Asian carp that threatens Minnesota's economy passed the Senate by a unanimous vote. Spring Grove Herald Tue, 14 May 2013 15:51:00 GMT