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Mending his fence
Rich Mowers of Duluth saws a split cedar rail to fit in the fence he's repairing around his house Wednesday afternoon. Parts of the fence were damaged by both the winter and the storm that blew thorugh the region last Sunday. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
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FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANYForum hosts open house to celebrate remodeled Fifth Floor, new homes for departments
FARGO, N.D. - The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and other company employees today were encouraged to get out of their seats, go on a little travel adventure and meet their upstairs neighbors. Lured from t...
6/19/13 at 4:41 PM
CAPITOL CHATTER103 amendments push farm bill debate
A U.S. House vote on new federal farm policy may not come until next week. With 103 amendments to be debated after a late start on Wednesday, it appeared it would be difficult to meet todays 3 p.m. de...
6/19/13 at 4:37 PM
THE WANNABE BIRDERA hairy and a hummer
Carolyn Quick, who lives between Ely and Tower, came up with unique photo perspectives on two backyard birds. Let's start with this amazing picture of a hairy woodpecker: Carolyn says she surprised h...
6/19/13 at 11:21 AM
ASTRO BOBCelebrate summer's start 'round about midnight Friday
Summer afternoonsummer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. - Henry James So it's always seemed to me at the start of a summer vacation. End...
6/19/13 at 9:38 AM
ADDICTED TO RUNNING3 strange weeks
It's been a tough stretch lately. But the events in May and June also reinforced a couple important life lessons: question everything and pursue what you're passionate about. In my case, both lessons...
6/19/13 at 9:25 AM
Featured Area Voices
LAGNIAPPEFleeting summer —that hasn’t started yet
On my bike ride the other night, I got waylaid by a good friend, who urged me to set a spell on his front patio. The ensuing conversation covered a lot of ground, but I have to admit to being a bit st...
6/19/13 at 6:46 PM
THE ARMCHAIR MVPBWCA Fishing Secrets: Secret Lake
While I like to openly share most of my BWCA fishing "hotspots" in the interest of helping others to experience the same excitement I've enjoyed (see here, here, and here), there are a couple of gems ...
6/19/13 at 11:52 AM
THIS WOMAN WRITESI Want to Be Moses
I want to be Moses. Admittedly, there are a few impediments: Moses is another person; he is no longer alive; he was male -- even in today's remarkably tolerant societal structure these are factors ...
6/19/13 at 11:49 AM
SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND UPDATESEarnings and employment data by state
Much of the Social Security information I provide is about SSA benefits being paid. Todays information is much different. A new report presents 2010 earnings and employment data by state and county f...
6/19/13 at 9:53 AM
SLOWING THE RACING MINDDon’t Miss the Point
by Jen Woyke My dad tells the story of when I was about 3 and he was driving to my grandparents house. It wasnt a long drive, maybe 20 minutes, but he said I asked questions the entire way, without e...
6/19/13 at 9:33 AM
AP Newswire
New Colo. wildfire prompts evacuations of homes
A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions ...State Wires: MN | WI
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