Northwoods Notebook examines cost of rapid urban growth
The column argues large and fast growing communities spend more per resident than small or slow growing towns. It cites a Colorado Springs study and Boulder's 1960s data showing rising per capita costs despite growth. It urges Bemidji officials to weigh growth impacts before long range decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Weller
Minneapolis
New York
Colorado Springs
Richard C. Bradley
Bradley
Pikes Peak
Colorado
Ikes Peak
Rowth
Boulder
Bemidji
Bank serving only banks formed in Minnesota
A new bank created Monday to serve only other banks received its charter as the Independent State Bank of Minnesota. Located in Minneapolis, it will provide funds to meet loan requests beyond members' limits and perform check clearing. Initial capital of 1,264,400 was supplied by 180 Minnesota banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis. Minn
Independent State Bank of Minnesota
National City Bank
Minneapolis
Independent State Bank
Minnesota
Independent Bankers Association of
Move to impeach Santa opens UN hearing in fairy tale case
Elves Juniperperper and Jinkersnipes arrive at the UN to hear charges against Santa Claus. Dag Whood presides as Evel Whone and Herr Humbugg testify to alleged eavesdropping and forced labor among North Pole workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Boyle
Juniperperper
Jinkersnipes
Mrs. Claus
Juniper Perper
Dag Whood
Santa
Santa Claus
North Pole
Evel Whone
Evel
Humbugg
Herr Humbugg
Jerr Junebug
Bemidji CB Club Awards 30-30 Rifle Prize
John Peterson of Bemidji won a 30-30 rifle in a Jack Pine Communications Club raffle. Tickets were sold by Tony Richards to raise funds for upcoming club projects. The two year old citizen band radio group plans a spring jamboree attracting CB enthusiasts and will assist at local events including the walkathon and Paul Bunyan Sled Dog Races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peterson
Roosevelt Road
Bemidji
Jack Pine Communications Club
Citizen’s Band Radio Club
Paul Bunyan
Tony Richards
Peterson
Duluth Moves To Ensure Clean Water For Citizens
Duluth Minnesota acts to shield residents from asbestos like fibers in municipal water. The city offers free bottled water on request and tightens filtration at emergency stations as Reserve Mining fights court orders and pursues on land disposal of taconite tailings from its Silver Bay plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Great Lakes
Shutins
Lake Superior
Reserve Mining Co
Silver Bay
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Reserve
U.S
Miles Lord
Minneapolis
Lord
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Byron Starns
Minnesota
Edward Fride
Fride
Republic
Armco Steel Corporations
Wisconsin
Michigan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
PCA
Babbitt
Democratic Farmer-Labor
DFL
Joan Grove
Robert Mattson
James Lord
Judge Lord
Miles Jr
Mattson
Legislative Advisory Committee
Wendell Anderson
Anderson
State Senate
Grove
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Beirut
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D. Lightful Wynter
General Assembly
Juniper
Jasper
James
John
Julia June
Juanita
Jocular
Evelyhone
Baadlands
Everyhone
Brandy Dist. CO
S. F
Calif
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