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A grandson reflects on his family's heartbreaking land loss due to the expansion of Interstate 40, revealing how education and migration shaped their legacy.

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Walton descendant describes land loss after highway expansion and later sale
Charles D. Walton recounted the Walton family's farm ownership from the 1939–1941 period through the 1980s, said I‑40 expansion made the property 'inoperable,' and that part of the land was later sold to Martin Marietta around 2010.
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July 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Minnesota's Senate Bill 2610 could revolutionize agriculture by empowering emerging farmers and fostering diversity, but will it pass the test of financial scrutiny?

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Minnesota Authority sets clear guidelines for emerging farmers and agricultural asset owners
Minnesota Authority outlines certification process for beginning farmers and agricultural asset owners
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March 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Vermont's push for an off-site construction accelerator could revolutionize housing production, but experts warn that overcoming logistical hurdles is crucial for success.

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Manufacturers, experts endorse off‑site construction accelerator and propose credit facility in testimony
Industry and housing experts testified in favor of H.775’s off‑site construction accelerator and related financing tools, urging pilots for bulk purchase, preapproved designs and a revolving credit facility; experts warned production and site logistics must be addressed for cost savings to materialize.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:31 AM