Ground Level Blog

Has Baldwin grown too big to be resilient? Will its future see less residents, less houses, less roads? Or is the growth that emerged from the boom here to stay even after the bust?
A small but growing farm-to-school movement is an example of how more people understand how food makes community. Ground Level will explore more fully in coming weeks.
While Baldwin’s problems may be on a smaller scale than other communities, it still faces tough decisions, particularly where roads are concerned.
A chart local foodies should see
Neither big mainsteam food supply chains nor direct farmer-to-consumer sales offer the most efficient use of fuel in getting food to market, research shows.
Some Northfield residents are taking the city financial squeeze personally, trying to learn and change their behavior to live in a way that stresses community.