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A first person account of animal cruelty...
Today, I woke up to a dog barking outside.The time was just a few minutes shy of 4:30 AM. Mike was already on the phonewith the West Fargo Police Department when I got up. Mike called the police becau...
Posted on 1/20/12 at 8:11 AM
Minnesota deer kill drops 7 percent
Its no surprise, given the reports from hunting season, but Minnesotas 2011 firearms deer harvest was down 7 percent from the previous year, the Department of Natural Resources said today. According ...
Posted on 1/19/12 at 2:05 PM
First day back to work at MnDOT
After 20 days of the Minnesota government shutdown, I was contacted by my supervisor yesterday afternoon (July 20) to go back to work today. The shutdown was over. The waiting was over. The anxiety w...
Posted on 7/21/11 at 11:02 PM
Bamboo U: Part 2
Well, with a full belly of Chinese eats, it was time to let it settle into the relaxing, calming environs of a lecture hall. Good for digestion I hearand sleep deprivation. But you won't be nodding o...
Posted on 6/12/11 at 7:32 AM
U TXT N DRV. U C LYTS. U GT TKT.
Does the title of my blog post have you confused? To some people it mayread as aforeign language. But for most teens and even some adults youtranslated mymessage just fine. You text and drive. You s...
Posted on 4/20/11 at 3:40 PM
Willmar, Minn., Police release photos of suspects in gas station theft, seek info
By Tribune News , February 09, 2012
Fire crews battling 80-acre blaze north of Sunburg
SUNBURG — Firefighters from four area fire departments are on the scene of a grassland fire north of Sunburg.By Tribune News , February 08, 2012
DNR hires invasive species specialist to serve west central Minnesota region 
By Tribune News , February 01, 2012
Coahran to lead Spicer fisheries office, New London hatchery 
By Tribune News , January 10, 2012
Minn. DNR plans stout efforts against aquatic invasive species 
By Tom Cherveny , January 07, 2012
Minnesota DNR plans aggressive effort against aquatic invasive species 
SAINT PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced plans for a much more aggressive effort to control the spread of aquatic invasive species this year.
By Tom Cherveny , January 06, 2012
Central MN agencies receive grants to reduce home health hazards
Pope County and the Meeker, McLeod, Sibley Community Health Board are among seven agencies to be awarded state grants to help build local capacity for addressing health hazards in homes.By Anne Polta , November 30, 2011
Minn. DNR warns parents: Keep children off thin ice 
WILLMAR — In the light of a near tragedy in Anoka County this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding parents to caution their children to stay off ponds, streams and other water bodies that now have a thin coating of ice.
By Tribune News , November 23, 2011
Video shows DWI arrests of Halloween-costumed offenders, Minn. DPS urges safe, sober holiday
ST. PAUL — A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, a French maid and Jeanie from “I Dream of Jeanie” were arrested for driving while impaired during Halloween last year, and the State Department of Public Safety is using the video of their arrests is a reminder to plan for a safe and sober ride.By Tribune News , October 28, 2011
Planning process to guide Sibley State Park as it nears 100-year mark
By Tom Cherveny , October 24, 2011
City Council committee backs chief’s request for hiring up to 6 firefighters 
WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council’s Labor Relations Committee is supporting Fire Chief Marv Cal-vin’s request to add up to six paid-on-call firefi-ghters. Cal-vin said the increase is necessary to continue safe and efficient service by the Fire Department.
By David Little , September 26, 2011
Twin Cities attempted murder suspect arrested in Benson, Minn. 
By Tribune News , August 29, 2011
Minn. Health Dept.: Anthrax case genetically similar to other strains in North America
A strain of anthrax found in a Minnesota man has been isolated, tested and found to be genetically similar to other strains isolated in North America, the Minnesota Department of Health said today.By Anne Polta , August 26, 2011
Highway 67 detour to begin Thursday south of Granite Falls, Minn. 
WILLMAR — Motorists will encounter a detour on Minnesota Highway 67 from Minnesota Highway 23 to the Yellow Medicine River Bridge beginning Thursday as crews resurface the road.
By Tribune News , August 09, 2011
Summer camp at Sibley State Park, New London, Minn. 
By Tom Cherveny , August 06, 2011
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