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Gov. Dayton declares Minnesota TB-Free

Gov. Mark Dayton has declared today, Dec. 7, 2011, as TB-Free Day in Minnesota. The declaration marks the end of a six-year battle in the state to eradicate bovine tuberculosis and regain its TB-Free status. In making the declaration, Dayton … Continue reading

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The Goby and the Lamprey

Standing along the Duluth harbor in view of the Duluth lift bridge last Thursday afternoon, I found myself doing something rather out-of-the ordinary – fishing. Oh, fishing is nothing new to me – it was the location. I’d never before … Continue reading

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Chugga-chugga choo-choo

Do you have a bucket list? Is there something you really want to do before you kick the bucket? For me, I’d probably say that traveling to the Outer Banks to view the lighthouses would top my list. Other than … Continue reading

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My Minnesota fashion statement

I’ve never really been one to follow the fashion trends. I prefer turtlenecks to those colorful silky scarves in winter, I’d rather wear jeans to work every day than have to dress up for the job and, if I knew … Continue reading

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Dearest Mother Nature

Dear Mother Nature, Thank you kindly for dumping 10 inches of snow on my hometown on Saturday. It looks so pretty outside my windows. Oh, wait a minute, I guess I’m incorrect there. What I see is snow piled up … Continue reading

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