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McInnis Stumps at Mining Conference Denver, CO (2010-02-09) The presumed GOP frontrunner in the Colorado governor's race says mining is a critical industry for the state, and if elected, Scott McInnis says he'd be a friend to the industry.

Many First-Year College Students Need Remedial Help, says New CCHE Study Denver, CO (2010-02-09) An annual report by the Colorado Commission for Higher Education shows one in every three Colorado students entering college needs remedial help in at least one core subject. KUNC's Erin O'Toole has more.

Tom Tancredo and the Tea Party

Greeley, CO (2010-02-09) More than 600 people attended the first-ever Tea Party convention in Nashville over the weekend. One of the speakers may be soon be linked to the face of the party in Colorado. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with "Colorado Statesman" editor and publisher Jody Hope Strogoff for more.

In Denver, Medical Pot Dispensaries Face New Regs

Denver, CO (2010-02-09) In Denver, a couple dozen owners of medical marijuana dispensaries spent most of their day Monday applying for the city's newly-required Medical Marijuana license. It's part of a package of stringent regulations passed by the city council last month. KUNC's Kirk Siegler checked in to see how things were going on the first day of the application window.

Ski Resorts Slide Through Tough Winter

Summit County, CO (2010-02-08) Western ski resorts have been slammed by the poor economy. They're hoping the Olympics will drum up excitement for skiing and snowboarding, and get people booking vacations again. That may be a tall order though. An El Nino weather pattern has brought inconsistent snowfall across much of the region. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports.

Bill Could Expand Successful Veterans Court Statewide Denver, Co (2010-02-08) New legislation could extend a successful El Paso County judicial court for veterans to other cities across the state.

The Green, Lean Connection

Greeley, CO (2010-02-08) It turns out that green grass may actually have more to do with weight loss and curbing obesity than adding more green produce to a person's diet. KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel has more.

Federal Transit Dollars Pour into Denver Rail Expansion Denver, CO (2010-02-05) Millions of dollars in federal transit funds are heading to the Denver area to help shore up budget deficits that have put the future of commuter rail expansion in the region in jeopardy.

Temple Grandin Talks About the HBO Film

Ft. Collins, CO (2010-02-05) Temple Grandin is renowned for her work as an advocate both for animals and for people with autism. Now the professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins is the subject of an HBO film that will debut Saturday. It's been a busy few months for Grandin as she travels around the country to promote the movie. KUNC's Erin O'Toole caught up with her by cell phone to find out her thoughts on the film

Oil and Gas Taxes in Federal Draft Budget Not Sitting Well with Western Energy Producers

Greeley, CO (2010-02-03) Representatives from the oil and natural gas industry are critical of President Obama's proposed budget for next year - saying the tax increases and fees he's calling for on traditional energy producers will hurt Colorado's economic recovery.

KUNC Entertainment Report

Greeley, CO (2010-02-05) Music, Art, film and more along Colorado's Front Range--

Community Supported Agriculture keeps food local

Fort Collins, CO (2010-02-05) Agriculture remains one of Colorado's largest industries - but many people still buy food that comes from out of state. As KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton explains - community supported agriculture ensures more local food can be brought to your table.

Completed foreclosure decline in Colorado Greeley, CO (2010-02-04) The number of completed foreclosures in Colorado dropped for the second year in a row in 2009, while the number of new filings increased.

Interview with Ft. Collins music group, SHEL

Greeley, CO (2010-02-04) KUNC's Kyle Dyas spoke with Ft. Collins band, SHEL who share music and conversation

Med Pot Backers File Initaitive Denver, CO (2010-02-04) Medical marijuana advocates have filed a proposed initiative that would amend the state constitution's medical marijuana provision, and force the state legislature to implement a set of regulations for pot dispensaries and grow houses.

Oracle Acquires Sun, Impacts to Boulder Valley Stil Unkown

Greeley, CO (2010-02-04) Last week's acquisition of computer giant Sun Microsystems by Oracle Corporation has left many wondering about what future holds for customers and employees of Sun's Broomfield campus. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Boulder County Business Report publisher Chris Wood for the latest.

More Colorado Students are Choosing Online K-12 Schools Denver, Co (2010-02-03) More and more Colorado K-12 students are leaving traditional brick and mortar schools in favor of online education.

CU Professor Brings Ralph Ellison's Unfinished Second Novel to Print

Boulder, CO (2010-02-03) Ralph Ellison's 1952 book Invisible Man is considered by critics and readers to be one of the 20th century's best descriptions of the American racial divide. Ellison worked for decades on a follow up novel. But at the time of his death in 1994 he had 27 boxes of notes and no cohesive manuscript. That could have been the end of this story if it weren't for a University of Colorado English professor stepping in to finish the book. KUNC's Grace Hood has more.

Survey Shows Rising Demand at Food Banks Fort Collins, CO (2010-02-02) The Hunger in America survey released today reports a 27 percent increase in the number of people seeking assistance at U.S. food banks, including Colorado. That's compared to a previous study in 2006.

Tax Bills Clear the House

Denver, CO (2010-02-02) After roughly 30 hours of debate, state lawmakers cleared a slew of bills on Monday that would eliminate business tax exemptions to help fill the budget shortfall. Republicans and Democrats argued heatedly about whether the measures were necessary, or would cost jobs and further stifle a struggling economy in the long run. Bente Birkeland has more from the statehouse.