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Lucky, lucky duck!
Today was officially the first teaching day of the spring semester for me. I got my first look at how I will be spending my semester. Oh yes, it is going to be a wild ride. I have a whole slew of ener...
Posted on 1/10/12 at 8:59 PM
Mr. Ferdig Goes to City Hall
Just before Christmas, I visited the mayor's office here in Minneapolis. You ever visit your mayor? You might want to try it sometime. :) Here's what happened, and here's a post about advocacy, those ...
Posted on 1/7/12 at 8:33 PM
Two special hunts see success
NEW LONDON Two special hunts held in the area proved successful once again. Sibley State Park hosted its annual, special muzzleloader deer hunt Nov. 26 -27. The Prairie Woods Environmental ...
Posted on 12/6/11 at 5:31 PM
DNR acquires land for new La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced this morning that it has acquired a 1,000-acre parcel of land in Hubbard County that now will be known as the La Salle Lake State Recreation Are...
Posted on 10/28/11 at 10:23 AM
A little of this, a little of that
A week ago, my mom and I were at the Iowa State Fair, admiring quilts, cross-stitch and cute goats. We watched a grape stomp, rode the fair tram and photographed the butter cow. We also saw a whole lo...
Posted on 8/26/11 at 11:01 PM
Parts of Minnesota included in Lyme disease high risk areas
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 03, 2012
Franken amendments included in Senate NCLB reform
WILLMAR — The U.S. Senate has a bipartisan federal education reform proposal ready for consideration, but the next steps in the process will depend on what is developed in the House, Sen. Al Franken said Friday morning.By Linda Vanderwerf , February 03, 2012
Stearns Co., Minn., deputy treated, released after squad struck by semi
AVON — A Stearns County Sheriff’s deputy was treated and released at St. Cloud Hospital after his squad car was struck by a semi-tractor and trailer that lost control along Interstate 94 in Avon Township.By Tribune News , February 03, 2012
New Ulm, Minn., elementary school responds to recess game called 'rape tag'
NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) — Administrators at a New Ulm elementary school have contacted parents of fifth-grade students after some children played a disturbing recess game they call "rape tag."By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 02, 2012
Both drivers hurt in icy Pope County, Minn., crash
GLENWOOD — Two men were taken to Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood for treatment of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash around 8 a.m. this morning in Pope County.By Tribune News , February 01, 2012
Commissioner: Pull tabs could general $72 million for Vikings stadium
ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota's revenue commissioner says additional research shows electronic pull tabs in bars and restaurants could generate $72 million annually for a new Vikings stadium.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 01, 2012
Apple Valley Zamboni driver arrested for driving drunk at peewee hockey game
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — The driver of a Zamboni at a peewee hockey game in Apple Valley was arrested for operating the ice resurfacing machine while drunk.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 01, 2012
Letter: No home run for Obama
I watched Jan. 24 as President Obama hit one over the left field fence.By H. Eugene Hippe, Willmar , February 01, 2012
Commercial vehicle, weight patrol meeting is Feb. 21 in Willmar, Minn.
WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s office is hosting an informational session on truck weight enforcement, implement of husbandry and other miscellaneous commercial vehicle laws from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 in the multi-purpose room of the Health and Human Services building.By Tribune News , January 31, 2012
Group against marriage amendment raised $1.2M
The largest group working against a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota has raised $1.2 million, according to its campaign finance report.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , January 30, 2012
Santorum to stop today in Luverne, Minn.
Out of the Florida hunt, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum plans two Midwestern stops today, including one in Minnesota.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , January 30, 2012
Update: Missouri woman accused of abandoning infant in Minnesota woods in 2001 
A Missouri woman has been returned to Minnesota to face accusations that she left her newborn baby in some woods to die shortly after giving birth in 2001.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , January 27, 2012
Missouri woman accused of abandoning infant in Minnesota woods in 2001 
A Missouri woman has been returned to Minnesota to face accusations that she left her newborn baby in some woods to die shortly after giving birth in 2001.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , January 27, 2012
Dayton to deliver evening State of State on Feb. 15 
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton will deliver his second State of the State address on the evening of Feb. 15 in the Minnesota House chamber.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , January 26, 2012
Lack of snow cuts Red River Valley flood risk 
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Forecasters say the risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is much lower than it's been in recent years because there's been so little snow this winter.
By STEVE KARNOWSKI , January 26, 2012
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