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Granby’s Board of Trustees meeting went nearly four hours Tuesday, Dec. 13, as it featured four separate meetings: the town Liquor Licensing Authority, the Grand Elk General Improvement District Board, the old board of trustees...

It’s that time of the year, when we have a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, relax and appreciate all that’s good in Minnesota—so what better time to look back at all the interesting “firsts” that have originated here over the years? When we looked back in time for this month’s cover story, we were surprised at how many really significant inventions and innovations have come from Minnesota, from the concrete grain elevator and the refrigeration systems used by trucking companies t...