Minn. Farmers Markets See More Food Stamps – KDLT News

KELOLAND TV Minn. Farmers Markets See More Food StampsKDLT NewsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture says $226,900 in food stamps were redeemed this year at those farmers markets or with farmers who sell directly to consumers. That's more than three times the $66,900 in food stamps that were redeemed in 2011. …

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Fatal crash Saturday night in Winona County – Post-Bulletin

Fatal crash Saturday night in Winona CountyPost-Bulletin… Winona County. A spokesperson for the Winona County Sheriff's Office said that the death was the result of a rollover that occurred at 9:07 p.m., but declined to release any other information. …Posted in News/local on Sunday, November 17, 2013 1 …and more » …

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See how food stamp cuts are hitting U.S.

Stateline's interactive food stamps map tracks how each state is being affected by cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program. The program, which helps feed 47 million Americans, saw $5 billion in reductions when a temporary boost in benefits enacted as part of the federal stimulus package expired. More: …

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See How Food Stamp Cuts Are Hitting Across The US – NPR (blog)

NPR (blog) See How Food Stamp Cuts Are Hitting Across The USNPR (blog)That's one of the surprising statistics brought out by Stateline's interactive food stamps map, which tracks how each state is being affected by cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program that went into effect on Nov. 1. …

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Cuts to food stamps add to burdens – Seacoastonline.com

Cuts to food stamps add to burdensSeacoastonline.comAs a result, the program has more than doubled in cost since 2008, now costing almost $80 billion a year and making it a target for House Republicans looking to reduce spending. Legislation passed by the GOP-controlled House would cut food stamps by an … …

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