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For the Republican convention, St. Paul considers wrapping its (typically empty) skyways in ads

By Chris Steller | 05.12.08 | 2:54 pm

St. Paul is contemplating plastering ads on the sides of its skyways during the Republican National Convention, the PiPress reports. The purpose: to raise funds for kiosks that would help orient RNC visitors to the city’s…

PFCs discovered in breast milk

By Tom Elko | 05.05.08 | 12:03 pm


A recent study conducted at University of Massachusetts Amherst found that of 45 samples of human breast milk tested for perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, all 45 yielded positive results. Milk samples were collected in 2004…

State Pays for PFC Cleanup

By Tom Elko | 12.13.07 | 3:34 pm

ScotchgardThe November 2007 State Economic Forecast estimates the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will spend $650,000 in fiscal year 2008 and $400,000 in fiscal year…

A culture of constraint: Governor needs to answer for agencies — Tom Elko

By Robin Marty | 06.22.07 | 9:02 am

Guest Article by Tom Elko of Sky Blue Waters and is cross-posted here.

Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dianne Mandernach has apologized, amidst calls for her resignation, for suppressing the release of information, for over one year, on…