Counterpoint: I-35E was a rare victory for free people over freeways The reason for the low speed limit is complicated and not just a compromise for political expediency; it was about local citizens.
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The Star Tribune s Curious Minnesota article on Interstate 35E in St. Paul (metro, Feb. 12) presents a good summary of the development of that part of our interstate highway system. But in its brevity there are significant omissions. The characterization of the 45 mile-per-hour speed limit by the gentleman who was a researcher for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is disrespectful and cynical.
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Split decision on Coles Creek rezoning
Split decision on Coles Creek rezoning
February 25, 2021
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Houghton City Council approved resolution 2020-314, which pertains to rezoning a parcel representing a majority of the former Michigan Smelter site, but rejected 2020-315, a smaller lot where the seaplane hoped to relocate its base of operations. The first vote was 4-3, with newer council members Brian Irizarri, Jan Cole, and Joan Suits voting against. The other count was 2-3, with Councilor Mike Needham and Mayor Bob Backon abstaining due to their membership on the Planning Commission.
Public comment was split, perhaps leaning slightly in favor when correspondence was factored in. Kristine Weidner argued that the site’s former superfund status should not be seen as a hindrance to future development. Instead, she felt it would represent an intended progression for the property per the Environmental Protection Agency’s own guidance.
CSUS student proposes legislation to expand sustainability education in Michigan schools
March 1, 2021
Recent CSUS alumna Courtney Boersema, along with instructor Bob Wilson and MSU Sustainability director Amy Butler, created legislation to include sustainability curriculum in the Michigan Green Schools Program.
Thousands of school children across hundreds of schools in Michigan participate in various environmentally friendly activities every year to help earn their school an official Michigan Green School certification. While this program promotes much needed efforts to address local and global environmental problems, one student has seen opportunity to elevate the benefits of this program.
In 2020, Department of Community Sustainability (CSUS) student, Courtney Boersema [Winter 2020 grad, Environmental Studies and Sustainability major], mentored by CSUS instructor Bob Wilson and MSU Sustainability director Amy Butler, presented draft legislation she created to amend the Michig
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