While many consumers may have a genuine desire to "go green," chances are they don't want to give up any of the modern amenities or services that they've grown accustomed to in American society.

...several cutting-edge green features that make the building more energy-efficient, including a geothermal heating and cooling system, wind turbines, natural lighting, storm water treatment ponds and rain gardens.Tammy Wickstrom, Mille Lacs...

...enforcement center, a rotting wall on the east side of the old courthouse and a rotting out copper coil for the jail heating and cooling system.On the aging population, department heads noted not only pending retirements in the next year or two, but...

Between the slow-roasting ribs well-known in the Brainerd area to The Barn Diner's homemade pies - the sixth annual Herb and Mike's Rib Fest Dinner scheduled Friday at the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center in Brainerd is anticipated to be a deliciously-good time.Mike Jay, who is known in Brainerd for his specialty ribs marinated in Blues Hog sauce, has made his ribs every year for the rib dinner that is a fundraiser for the senior center. The meal also will consist of corn on the cob, beans, cole slaw, biscuits and homemade pie and ice cream.

...install and equipped initially, WDC Schools will get a fast return and significant savings from the efficiency the heating and cooling system provides. Furthermore, there is less maintenance involved and the system allows the school to free up space...

PINE RIVER - The University of Minnesota Extension Service recognized Lucille and Walt Sowers of Poplar Township as the county's farm family of the year during the county board's meeting Tuesday night at Maple Township Hall. Walt's great-grandparents homesteaded in Poplar in 1899 and built their home on the present family farm in 1901, where Walt and Lucille also lived until the 1970s. Lucille grew up about three miles away.

...The design incorporates cutting-edge green building techniques, including natural lighting and a geothermal heating and cooling system. The Mille Lacs Band is funding the majority of the $9.5 million construction project. Additional funding...

...to expand student access to technology and a $18.1 million bond to improve science facilities and update heating and cooling systems. ? Tri-County School: An increase from $800 to $1,200 per pupil operating levy.? White Bear...

...INSTALLER Local HVAC contractor is seeking a residential HVAC technician/installer to repair and install Heating and Cooling systems in the Brainerd Lakes area. Candidate must have completed a 1 year program for residential HVAC or have at...

Despite a snowy Monday, the Wadena-Deer Creek School District was able to go ahead with its meeting to unveil a new school design.The high school was destroyed by a June 17 tornado. Construction on a new school is expected to take two years.