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Fossils found in N.D. to be prepared for research
Minot Daily News
BISMARCK Fossils of 60-million-year-old mammals found in North Dakota this past summer will be prepared this winter for research by the North Dakota Geological Survey. John Hoganson, state paleontologist with the geological survey, said the mammal
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Telecommuting combines the best of both worlds for many rural workers
Nebraska Rural Living
Eileen and Rod Golus moved to Phelps County in June after researching areas with Internet connectivity options. Their new home is halfway between Rod's parents in Loup City and Eileen's parents in McCook, so their two young boys get to see a lot more
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News : Laura Ingalls Wilder Reader's Guide Available
South Dakota State Historical Society Press
Download a reader's guide for the double-award-winning Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer's Life.Read article at South Dakota State Historical Society Press
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Enjoy fall festivities in North Dakota
ND Tourism - News
For more information, contact: Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525 E
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Looking for a juicy job? Nebraska grape harvest is a real experience
Nebraska Rural Living
If you have found yourself intrigued by the help-wanted ads for temporary jobs picking grapes - appearing more frequently around Nebraska these days - my advice is to let your intrigue be your guide. Everyone should try this at least once in their li
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Storms wreak havoc on streets, crops
Minot Daily News
The conclusion to the long Labor Day weekend was an exciting one for many Minot residents and others across the state as early morning thunderstorms dumped rain and hail to various degrees and wind gusts exceeded 70 miles per hour.
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Aerosmith guitarist says current tour in question
StarTribune.com rss feed
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry said Friday he doesn't know if the band will keep its current tour going because of injuries lead singer Steven Tyler suffered when he fell off a stage.
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Wonderful strawberry recipe from Okoboji Country Inn Innkeeper
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We keep hearing and seeing the ads that Gettings Garden has strawberries ready, so Okoboji Country Inn Innkeeper, Donna Muilenburg wanted to share a great recipe utilizing this berry. 3 Layer Strawberry Dessert 1 cup flour                          
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Radishes
To a six-year-old with a normal short attention span, radishes supplied the proper attitude toward growing
RADISHES Radishes were the best. Not to eat, but to plant, raise and harvest. To a six-year-old with a normal short attention span, radishes supplied the proper attitude toward growing: they were quick and reliable. Its spring, and the bright, cl
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In Defense of Weeds
Like so many things in the natural world, weeds have positive as well as negative attributes.
They are the unwanted, the uninvited. They are seen as uncivilized and common. The farmer, the gardener, and all who toil in their yards and groom their lawns, see weeds as the enemy. They are parasites; they are a plague. Not only do they steal
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Badlands Artist
South Dakota Magazine
By John Andrews In our January/February issue we featured the photography of Carl Johnson, who captured images of the Badlands in winter. Johnson is a professional photographer in Anchorage, Alaska, but he’s a Rapid City native who has been explor
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Accentuating the positives of teaching and living in the country
Nebraska Rural Living
You just can't beat country living. I was born and raised in the country. I love to go fishing, take long walks alongside a field, inhale the scent of newly plowed soil, or the sweet smell of freshly cut hay. I can train my Labs for next pheasant sea
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This month's restoration project
On the night of July 31, 2008, a severe wind storm removed the top part of the steeple. The Turton community is in the midst of a fund raising effort to secure the $22,000 needed t
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Top 10 Most Literate U.S. Cities
Livescience.com
Bookworms and others in cities in the Midwest and West have beaten out Yankee types to reach the very top of a researcher’s list of the most literate American cities.
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Skijoring all the way
Minot Daily News | MinotDailyNews.com
There's a lot of cures for cabin fever during a long winter. Some are more creative than others. Skijoring probably falls in the more creative category. It's an activity that involves a person, a set of cross-country skis and a darn good dog that wou
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What's Going On in Rural Nebraska - December
by Nebraska Rural Living on 2 Dec 2008
Small town parades and holiday festivities light up the night in December. There is nothing like a Christmas parade in a small town. It's crisp in the gathering dark, but smiles and laughter are everywhere as the crowd assembles along Main Street. Th
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Happy New Year
Newsletter Jan 1, 2009
Seasons Greetings from all of us at mainstreet moments.comAs the year 2008 comes to an end, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for accompan
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'Prairie Love'
by Minot Daily News | MinotDailyNews.com on 16 Dec 2008
A group of filmmakers originally from Minot have come back home to film a movie about the attempt to find love and companionship on the cold, unforgiving prairie of North Dakota. The writer and director of "Prairie Love" and 1997 graduate of Minot
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St. Paul Best Cheap Eats Restaurant Picks
by Danny's Best Cheap Eats Dining Guide on 26 Dec 2008
Acme Deli1552 Saint Clair AveSt Paul, MN 55105(651) 698-8191Read
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Dec 11, Minnesota Jokes and Stories
by The Minnesota Blog on 11 Dec 2008
Minnesota jokes and stories: Ole and Lena jokes and more. We can take the jokes that are on us!Read article at The Minnesota Blog
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Runaway cows Found!
by Agriculture News | KXNet.com North Dakota on 23 Dec 2008
The cows have been found, now we are looking for the owners. Las
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Runaway cows!
by Agriculture News | KXNet.com North Dakota on 24 Dec 2008
It doesn't happen too often, but every once in a while part o
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A recap of the quirky Wisconsin news of 2008
by madison.com rss 2.0 on 27 Dec 2008
MILWAUKEE -- A rattlesnake surprise, attacking turkeys and crime-fighting by YouTube -- Wisconsin had a wealth of quirky news stories in 2008, ranging from the heartwarming to the downright bizarre. Tales of peculiar mix-ups, strange coincidences an
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Dog shot twice is out of hospital
by StarTribune.com rss feed on 24 Dec 2008
Orphan Annie, found wounded near Glenwood, Minn., has recovered enough to go to a foster home. Many hope to adopt her.Read article at StarTribune.com rss feed
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North Dakota LIVING seeks teen writers
by West Fargo Pioneer | West Fargo, North Dakota on 27 Dec 2008
The "North Dakota LIVING" magazine is seeking a new group of teenage writers for the bimonthly Teen-2-Teen column. In 2008, five North Dakota students served as correspondents, writing on a range of subjects including bullying and distracted drivers.
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Wisconsin writing contests announced
by madison.com rss 2.0 on 23 Dec 2008
Wisconsin writers can vie for cash prizes in eight different categories in the annual Council for Wisconsin Writers competition. The contest is for works published in 2008. Categories include books of fiction and non-fiction, poetry, short fiction
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Star Prairie, Wisconsin Flaming Object Streaked Through Sky
by HBCC UFO Research on 27 Dec 2008
Posted: December 8, 2008 Date: December 1, 2008 Time: 11:00 p.m.Location of Sighting: Star Prairie WI. Number of witnesses: 2 Number of objects: 1 Shape of objects: Bright streak of light.Full Description of event/sighting
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Lincoln, Nebraska 5 Orange Red Glowing Spheres
by HBCC UFO Research on 27 Dec 2008
Posted: December 8, 2008 Date: November 27, 2008 Time: 10:13 p.m. Location of Sighting: Above our home, flying north to south. Number of witnesses: 2 Number of objects: 7 Shape of objects: Round. Full Description of event/sighting: Nove
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Lincoln, Nebraska Orange/Red Glowing Orb
by HBCC UFO Research on 27 Dec 2008
Posted: November 27, 2008Date: November 26, 2008 Time: 8:45 p.m.Location of Sighting: Lincoln, NE. Number of witnesses: 6 Number of objects: 1 Shape of objects: Orange/red glowing orb.Full Description of event/sighting:
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1949 UFO Sighting In Grand Island, Nebraska
by HBCC UFO Research on 27 Dec 2008
Posted: November 3, 2008Date: Fall of 1949Time: Evening.Sir: I'm a real old guy (75) but I have a story to tell. In the fall of 1949 while a senior in high school I attended a night football game. I was sitting in the west bleac
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Dakota Roots brings family and friends back home
Everyone who has ever lived in South Dakota recognizes the great quality of life the state offers. Many more are now recognizing the great career opportunities available as well. Dakota Roots makes it possible to connect individuals with these oppo
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