Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years

Local clubs mark longevity, accomplishments of Scouting

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Double Chocolate-Orange Scones Press Pass Archive

Sweetened with mini chocolate chips and orange marmalade, then drizzled with chocolate when cooled, these easy breakfast scones are a special treat any time of the day.

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Spicer woman is finalist for Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest Press Pass Archive

Spicer woman is finalist for Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest

Pillsbury asked: What’s the one word or phrase that best describes your recipe? Michelle said: A sensational new twist ... An Amazing Scone sweet and smooth like no other that keeps you wanting more!

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Lions and tigers - on the wall? Oh my! Press Pass Archive

Lions and tigers - on the wall? Oh my!

Entering the home of Donna Jean Carver of Willmar, one may think they’ve been caught up in an African safari.

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Sometimes, the best discoveries are made right at home Press Pass Archive

Sometimes, the best discoveries are made right at home

Smithsonian-worthy collection gains renewed attention in Pope County

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Fish gone wild Press Pass Archive

Fish gone wild

Spicer borrows fishy idea from Alaska to generate enthusiasm around town

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2009 Year in Review Press Pass Archive

2009 Year in Review

While a number of stories played a part in shaping the region during 2009, the deployment of 500 troops from the region, along with an area soldier’s death, ranked as the No. 1 local news story. Several stories had local impact — like the U.S. Senate recount of regional ballots that seemed to drag on for months and the national health care debate — but the Tribune news staff deemed those more state and national stories, as opposed to regional stories when it came time to vote on the area’s Top 10 news events of the year. Following is a list of the stories decided on as the area’s Top 10 as determined by the Tribune news staff.

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Many groups extend a helping hand Press Pass Archive

Ways you can help ...

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Be an angel: Give Press Pass Archive

Be an angel: Give

There’s a 25 percent increase in the need for angels this year. The increased demand for people who are willing to dig deep into their pockets and hearts is matched by the increasing number of people in need.

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Renville County geology among state’s most interesting Press Pass Archive

Renville County’s underlying geology is among the state’s most interesting, according to Dale Setterholm of the Minnesota Geological Survey at the University of Minnesota.

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Renville County down under Press Pass Archive

Renville County down under

County is region’s first to map its groundwater resources as part of Geological Atlas project

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A forest of Christmas trees Press Pass Archive

Forget driving a country mile to tromp through waist-deep snow only to find the perfect Christmas tree without a saw. Local Christmas tree farms make the experience of harvesting a Christmas tree a whole lot easier for area families.

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Retailers optimistic about holiday sales Press Pass Archive

Retailers optimistic about holiday sales

The two women leaving the Kandi Mall in Willmar last Saturday afternoon were laden down with three shopping bags apiece. “I worked up a sweat,” one of them remarked as they headed for their car in the crowded parking lot next to the J.C. Penney store. Inside the mall, the concourses were busy with shoppers. Local retailers are crossing their fingers that consumers will be willing to spend more freely as the holiday shopping season arrives.

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Grief Center brings support, education about grief and loss Press Pass Archive

Grief Center brings support, education about grief and loss

Brenda Wiese was still new to Rice Memorial Hospital’s Grief Center in Willmar when a high school-aged boy came in to talk to her about the recent death of a classmate. Wiese hadn’t dealt with many adolescent males and wasn’t sure how the session would go. Would she say the right things? Would it be helpful?

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Volunteers find satisfaction in helping with holiday festival Press Pass Archive

Volunteers find satisfaction in helping with holiday festival

By the time the Rice Health Foundation’s annual holiday festival next weekend is over and done with, more than 100 volunteers will have been involved in everything from handing out programs to enlisting corporate sponsors.

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