A farmer is suspected of deliberately running over bicycling neighbor. State accuses walled-community developers of violating tax and education regulations. Fire on St. Paul prairie revives debate over whether to redevelop the area or keep it as a nature preserve. Government subsidies are being used to entice more doctors into taking care of the elderly.
Innovative programs succeed in rural areas.
Sunshine, light winds from the west and a high of 14 C are expected. Yet Gazette is a fictional newspaper showing one possible future. The stories in the paper reflect major demographic trends projected for Minnesota. These trends include aging, concentration of the population in metropolitan areas, increased diversity, slower growth and a rising dependency ratio.