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What's in season? Tips for collard greens, spinach, and kohlrabi
July 12, 2010 12:10am CST
 If you're anything like me (and my deepest sympathies if you are), you open your CSA box, call the insides all "lettuce," and later
learn it was full of bok choy, collard greens, and garlic scapes. Bok
choy and collard greens? In Minnesota? It's entirely true, and how they came to be popular this far north is a
fascinating story. |
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All things green: A guide to understanding recycling, tax rebates, home-energy audits and more
July 7, 2010 1:15 CST
 Not sure if you can recycle that cereal box? (Hint: You can.) Don't
know where you can recycle batteries? What about that fridge? Never fear. We offer you an easy guide to
finding recycling info, disposal drop-off sites, tax incentives,
energy-saving resources, and more. |
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Only two days left to register for the Commuter Challenge and a chance to win cool prizes
June 23, 2010 9:24pm CST
 The Commuter Challenge offers prizes and rewards for promising to take trips by bike, rideshare, bus, or walking. But you better get moving: The last chance to register for the Commuter Challenge and cool prizes--like a Kindle, iPod Touch, and REI gift certificate--is Friday. |
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Nice Ride MN bike-sharing program launches today
June 10, 2010 6:33am CST
 Minneapolis, which recently topped Bicycling magazine's list of the 50 most bike-friendly cities, just launched the largest bike sharing program in the nation. It's called Nice Ride Minnesota. So how does it work? And is it ready to take off? |
It's not your car! It's Hour Car!
 While buses and light rail have made strong inroads into the Cities and
suburbs, many parts of
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding suburbs remain inconveniently
just beyond transit's reach. Enter Hour Car, a car-sharing program aimed at environmental friendliness. |
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VeloVeggies promises zero-emissions bike delivery of farm-fresh goodies
June 9, 2010 8:18pm CST
 Want fresh, local, sustainable food but can't seem to find the time to shop for it? VeloVeggies to the rescue! This bike-riding crew lets you skip the stores, the CSA pick-ups, and the weekend trips to the
farmer's market and and instead pedals the food right
to your door. |
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Celebrate Bike Walk Week with breakfasts and happy hours
June 7, 2010 10:20am CST
 It's officially Bike Walk Week in the Twin Cities, and restaurants all over town are celebrating by offering special deals to bikers and walkers. So get on your bikes--or on your feet--this week to celebrate and promote alternative transportation. |
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Bike Walk Week launches June 5! Start your team now
May 24, 2010 1:45pm CST
 Bicycling Magazine recently rated Minneapolis the best biking city in the country. The nod makes sense given the city's fantastic paths, soon-to-launch bike-sharing program, and the upcoming Bike Walk Week. |
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Easy tips for greening your summer get-togethers
May 20, 2010 1:22 pm CST
 Summer is finally here, and that means picnics, parks, celebrations, and long days in the sun are on order. So how do you do it green? LiveGreenTwinCities provides your essential guide to greening your summer gatherings. |
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StreetFilms reveals why Minneapolis is the No. 1 bike city in the country
May 7, 2009 4:20 CST
 In case you haven't heard by now, bike bells and bike spokes are ringing some big news through the bike lanes of Minneapolis: This fair city, the one with all of the cold and the snow and even cavernous pot holes you could get lost in, is the No. 1 bike city in the country. |
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Give mom the gift of green
May 6, 2010 10:48am
 Still stumped on what to get mom this year? From a sustainable brunch to all-natural manicures to locally grown roses and nature walks, we offer up some great, green last-minute gift ideas for Mother's Day that will keep mom and Mother Earth happy all year long. |
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Minneapolis bike-sharing program reveals Phase 1 map
May 3, 2010 12:18pm CST
The launch  of Minneapolis' bike-sharing program is just weeks away. Taking off on June 10, the highly anticipated Nice Ride Minnesota public bike-sharing program will eventually offer up 1,000 bikes in 80 self-serve kiosks throughout downtown, the U of M, Uptown, and parts of South Minneapolis. |
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Do it Green! Resource Center opens in Midtown Global Market
April 29, 2010 3:35pm CST
 Where can you go to get the deets on real ways to make your lifestyle more Earth-friendly? The new Do It Green! Resource Center in the Midtown Global Market is a place for people dedicated to sustainable living to exchange information, ideas, and products. |
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Spring guide to eating local and saving money
April 14, 2010 11:16am CST
 Did you know?: The average meal travels 1,500 miles from the industrial farm your dinner table. It's estimated foods imported from industrial farms produce 650 times more C02 than local foods, due to the amount of energy used to farm, process, package, and distribute it. Eating local foods can make you healthier, dramatically reduce your impact on the environment, create a thriving community, and save you money, too. |
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Living Green Expo returns to the State Fairgrounds on May 1 and 2
April 12, 2010 4:05pm CST
 After getting canceled late last year, the Living Green Expo is back on, thanks to its many fans and supporters. The free event is now sponsored by the Minnesota Environmental Partnership, a coalition of more than 80 environmental and conservation organizations who have come together to bring back the beloved, eco-minded weekend event. |
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Video guide: Taking the Commuter Challenge
April 10, 2010 11:20pm CST
 The Commuter Challenge is on! Now through June 27th you can qualify for
prizes just for committing to biking, walking, or taking one ride by
transit, bike, or rideshare. It's that easy. And we make it even easier
to travel green by offering up a step-by-step video guide
to taking the Commuter Challenge.
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The Commuter Challenge offers rewards and prizes for traveling green
April 2, 2010 3:36pm CST
The Commuter Challenge launches Monday, April 5, promising fantastic prizes like REI gift cards, an Ipod touch, bike commuter packs, and more, just for committing to take one ride by transit, bike, or rideshare and for walking or teleworking between April 5 and June 27, 2010. Commit to go green, save money, and be gentler to the environment. |
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Going green and saving green: Five easy ways to save money and the environment
March 21, 2010 11:01pm CST
 It's no secret that everyone's budget is getting squeezed tighter than, say, a ShamWow these days. Yet when it comes to going green, you can easily live a Honda-hybrid lifestyle on a bus-fare budget. |
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Nominate a Green Star
March 18, 2010 12:01am CST
 Know someone in Minnesota who is dedicating their days to creating a healthier planet? LiveGreenTwinCities wants to hear their story. From creating an urban farm to fighting against phone book waste to starting eco-friendly companies and grassroots campaigns, we want to hear about local folks taking green mainstream. |
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Metro Transit offers free rides for St. Paddy's Day
March 15, 2010 12:11pm CST
 Planning on drinking some green beers this St. Patrick's Day? Go truly green instead. On
Wednesday, March 17, Metro Transit if
offering free rides starting at 6pm on Metro Transit buses and the light
rail. Stay safe and do your part for the environment, too! |
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Google Maps debuts Twin Cities bike routes
March 10, 2010 12:30pm CST
 It's finally here! Google Maps unveils its new bike-route maps for the Twin Cities, helping bikers and wannabe bikers find the safest and fastest route to their destination. Already we've found a new route to work--and it's 10 minutes shorter. Biking in the Twin Cities just got 100 times easier. |
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High-speed rail promises to reduce travel time to Chicago
February 1, 2009 10:59am CST
 Faster than a speeding bullet? Well, almost. Twin Cities residents will be able to travel to Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and beyond at much faster speeds, thanks to the proposed high-speed rail line scheduled to begin service by 2013. |
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Video: How to ride the bus in the Twin Cities
December 21, 2009 12:01am CST
Making a New Year's resolution to reduce your carbon footprint? Using public transportation can cut your emissions by as much as 20 percent a year. Check out our video to learn how to take the bus and light rail to virtually anywhere in the Twin Cities. |
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Express bus service to downtown gets a serious boost
December 13, 2009 8:55pm
 Nearly 40 percent of Minneapolis workday commuters take transit to their jobs. And that commute is about to get a whole lot easier, thanks to the completion of the express double lanes at Marquette Avenue and 2nd Avenue downtown. |
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Perfect stocking stuffer: Go-To Card from Metro Transit
Decemeber 4, 2009 11:55am CST
 What's a gift that's easy, cheap, and green all over? A Go-To Card from Metro Transit, which offers hassle-free travel on trains and buses. Store up to $400 on the card. Get back $1 for every $10 spent. |
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Northstar commuter line offers cheaper, greener travel
November 24, 2009 2:01pm CST
 Already making a New Year's resolution to reduce your carbon footprint? The Northstar commuter rail line offers an easy, relaxing way for
commuters to travel to work, shopping, sporting events, and more. And it also helps them save money while reducing their impact on the environment. |
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A Made in Minnesota gift guide
November 23, 2009 10:10am CST
 Minnesota 2020 recently released its annual Made in Minnesota Gift Guide, a wonderful and comprehensive guide chock full of locally grown gift ideas, from food to clothing to toys to pets and everything in-between. |
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Cool event alert: Green Gifts Fair Saturday at Midtown Global Market
November 19, 2009 12:00pm CST
 Get your reusable bags ready. This Saturday more than 70 local retailers will be at the Midtown Global Market offering up their green, recycled, organic, and fair-trade gifts as part of the annual Green Gifts Fair. Clothing. Jewelry. Bags. Artwork. It's all local, green, and perfect for gift-giving. |
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Green gift guide: 40+ local, cool, and green gifts they'll love
November 15, 2009 12:01am CST
 Looking to give your loved ones the gift of going green this season? We
have it all. Cool home accessories and eco-friendly toys. Half-price
deals on clothes and green events. Free green makeovers and killer
deals at the greatest sustainable restaurants. We make your holiday shopping simple---and green. |
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Minnesota Vikings add green to their purple reign
October 20, 2009 1:39pm CST
 Wanna park at the Vikings game for free? At every Vikings home game, the Gold Lot at the Mall of
America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome becomes the “E85 Lot,” where
the first 25 flex fuel vehicles (which can use E85 or gasoline) can park for
free, rather than the usual $40 charge for a prime parking spot. |
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10 easy tips for turning your fall green
September 18, 2009 4:27pm CST
 The leaves might be changing colors, but there are simple steps you can take to ensure your fall stays green. LiveGreenTwinCities offers 10 easy tips for having a happy, green fall season. |
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Northstar communter rail line to take off on Nov. 16
September 15, 2009 1:48pm CST
The Northstar Commuter Rail Line will launch on Nov. 16, taking travelers from downtown Minneapolis to Big Lake, Minn., and stops in-between. You can register to win tickets for the inaugural ride on Nov. 14. |
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How the Minneapolis bike-share program will benefit the city and the enviornment
September 10, 2009 9:08am CST
Minneapolis will launch the biggest bike-share program in the country next May. At least 1,000 bikes will be at 80 different kiosks throughout the city, offering as many as 50,000 fuel-free rides a day. |
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Are you ready for some football? Greening your sports events
September 8, 2009 12:27pm CST
 There's no doubt that 50,000 people in a single space can create a carbon footprint nearly as long as a 50-yard pass. But there are easy ways you can reduce your environmental impact and still have a winning game day. |
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House approves another $2 billion for Cash for Clunkers program
July 21, 2009 2:22pm CST
 Still looking to trade in your car for a more fuel-efficient vehicle? The House has just approved another $2 billion for the"Cash for Clunkers" program. Here are just a few ways you can benefit in Minnesota. |
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The new diesels: Are they right for you?
July 23. 2009 1:11pm CST
 At least 20 new vehicles with “clean diesel” engines will be coming to
Minnesota auto dealerships in the near future, and some are already on
the road. So how can they benefit you and the environment? |
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This week's best green events
July 15, 2009 1:53pm CST
 Ice cream sales are up. Lily pads are forming floating lake cities. And the sun's rays are slanting through the trees. It can only be mid-July in Minnesota. And LiveGreenTwinCities offers easy ways to get out and go green this week. |
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Dream green job: Bike with Bill aims to turn you into a bike commuter
July 13, 2009 2:29pm CST
 After getting laid off from Target earlier this year, local bicycle enthusiast Bill Delano decided to do something he'd always wanted: become a mentor. Now the Twin Cities resident is creating customized bike paths for would-be commuters. |
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Bike Walk Week promises fun, free food. Yes, free food!
May 7, 2009 4:37pm CST
Twin Cities Bike Walk Week begins Monday, May 11. And a number of local restaurants are offering up free breakfasts and happy hour deals for those who bike or walk to work, school, shopping, and every place in between. |
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Green jobs guide: 10 new and cool careers for the week of March 18
March, 18 2009 2:10pm CST
 It's no secret jobs are scarcer than a pig's wing these days. But if
there's light at the end of the tunnel, economists are predicting it's
a bright green one. LiveGreenTwinCities
brings you a guide to this week's local cool and green jobs. |
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Taking off: Bike-sharing lands in Minneapolis
3/10/2009
Minneapolis has the
second-highest bicycle-commute rate in the country. Now a new
bike-share program will put another 1,000 bicycles on the streets in an effort to reduce the Twin Cities' high rates of congestion and pollution while promoting sustainability and community health. |
