The goal of this project completed for the Greater Northfield Sustainability Collaborative (GNSC) was to understand how Northfield, Minnesota citizens are experiencing climate change. Thirty individuals were interviewed to find out what they know about climate change, what actions they are taking, what they think the solutions are to the problems, and what barriers they have to more fully engaging with climate change issues. The interview results are intended to promote and advance the community's discussion on climate change via social learning and community engagement activities such as town hall forums and community surveys. These activities encourage citizens in the community to have direct input into the development of the community's climate action plan (CAP). Analysis of the interviews showed that the interviewees are witnessing climate change, that most are taking at least some action such as recycling or lowering thermostats, that they can name barriers to their own inaction, that they say communication about climate change remains confusing and is not widespread in Northfield, and that they are able to provide numerous suggestions for what the local and broader leadership should be doing. The analysis also showed wide individual variation within the group. Interviewees who were less knowledgeable about …

Fact sheet describing state-specific impacts that global warming will have on the people, ecosystems, and wildlife in Minnesota.

Document outlining state-specific goals for carbon dioxide emissions and energy efficiency through 2030 for the state of Minnesota.

Report exploring how the residents of Austin, Texas would respond to a Bus-on-Shoulder operation on local freeways, which allows buses to use the freeway shoulder as a passing lane.

The Midwestern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008 is intended to assist with the recovery from the severe weather that affected the Midwest during the summer of 2008. The Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 includes some similar provisions, but these are not limited to the Midwest disaster. The disaster relief in the three bills is similar to that provided to assist with the recovery from the 2005 hurricanes and the 2007 Kansas tornadoes. This report broadly discusses the disaster relief provisions in other relevant legislation.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Senator Norm Coleman writing to express support for the position of the Adjutants General Association of the United states with respect to the Department of Defense BRAC recommendations fro the Air National Guard

Executive Correspondence – Letter 08/23/05 to Chairman Principi from Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty in support of the position of the Adjutants General Association of the United States (AGAUS) regarding DoD BRAC recommendations pertaining to the ANG. The Governor also states that he remains opposed to using the BRAC process for what amounts to programmatic actions.

Interview with Anna Elisabeth "Betty" Sullivan Strohacker, a former Rations Board worker during WWII, from Kerrville, Texas. Betty talks about her family's migration to the area, her work on the Rations board, life on a ranch, and her activity in the Kerr County Historical Commission and the Republican Party.

The purpose of the present investigation was to explore the relationship of the adolescent experience of parental death to the variables of identity formation, adjustment, and coping. The inclusion of adolescents who had experienced parental divorce and those who had not experienced either loss condition allowed for group comparisons.

American churches seeking to assimilate baby boomers are struggling to meet the adult educational needs of this group. To determine what models of church-based adult education are used to meet the educational needs of this group, three large, growing American churches known for attracting boomers were identified as sites for research. A qualitative case study research design was used and results were compared using cross-case analysis. Initial data collection included a three-day visit at each church. Data were collected in three phases: Phase One consisted of personal interviews with staff and lay leaders; Phase Two focused on observation of adult education events which took place during the visitation period; Phase Three involved gathering materials that described adult education programs. To optimize the reliability and accuracy of the findings data were subjected to examination by peers, collection methods were applied consistently in each research phase, follow-up contacts were made with each church to verify observations and findings, and case records were created for each site. Eleven categories were selected and the data were presented by category. Within each category, data were delineated and organized into three areas: trends among the churches, noteworthy comments about individual programs, and comparison to the literature …

Northern Minnesota Public Television is an independent, non-profit corporation operating as KAWE television on the campus of Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota. This study focuses on the lack of educational/public television in the northern section of Minnesota and develops a historical perspective of Northern Minnesota Public Television from an idea of two men until sign-on in 1980. The study describes the early beginnings, organizational structure, problems encountered, and educational philosophy. KAWE television operates on Channel 9 with a satellite station in Brainerd, Minnesota, operating on Channel 22.

From abstract: A preliminary quasi-three-dimensional finite-difference ground-water-flow model of the seven-county Twin Cities Metropolitan area was constructed and used to evaluate parameter sensitivity and adequacy of available data.

From introduction: The purpose of this report is to describe the general quality and quantity of water in the principal water-supply aquifers in Minnesota.

This report uses data collected from seventeen lakes and ponds in Eagan, Minnesota from 1972 through 1978 to determine the effects of urbanization on water quality. It contains a map, graphs, and tables.

Letter from Neill J. O'Neill to Manuel Gonzales regarding the case of Edward B. O'Neill d/b/a Lightbourn Travel and Tours vs. League of United Latin American Citizens, dated August 25, 1976. The letter requests payment of money owed or a court case will be filed.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas rangers who opened up a road trip in Cleveland hoping to shake the troubles that had dropped them into a three game losing streak.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Dallas cowboys who closed out their California preparations for a game with the Houston oilers at Texas stadium.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Dallas tornado in the north American soccer league playoffs for the fourth consecutive year which found that the experience paid off as they played host to new comers.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Lee Trevino, by winning the PGA national crown by one stroke over Jack Nicklaus captured his first major title since 1971.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about six persons including the leader of a rock group who were killed in the crash of their chartered plane near Jackson, Minnesota.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Dallas which has 30 veterans in camp and is doing quite well in that category.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Trevino who surged into 1st place after three rounds of the PGA Nationals and will take a one stroke edge into play.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Tigers who wasted time in denting the scoreboard for a run.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Jim Bibby who gave up seven hits and six runs to the Oakland A' s in the early going leaving the Rangers at a distinct disadvantage.