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STAFF BLOGCAPITOL CHATTERBill mixes paint, bees and farmers ... and includes an island, too
By Don Davis Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built...
5/19/13 at 5:06 PM Loud demonstrations join budget debate in Minnesota Capitol 5/18/13 at 11:52 PM
Nursing homes get financial bump as lawmakers OK health care bill 5/18/13 at 6:40 PM
STAFF BLOGASTRO BOBDon't let Comets PANSTARRS and Lemmon out of your sight ... yet
What the heck have comets L4 PANSTARRS and Lemmon been up to anyway? Well, they're still visible in 50mm binoculars and small telescopes. You can see them both sans moonlight in the morning sky afte...
5/19/13 at 12:31 PM Watch as Venus, Jupiter and Mercury align after sunset 5/19/13 at 11:42 AM
1998 QE2 asteroid flyby an opportunity for pros and amateurs alike 5/18/13 at 10:56 AM
RURAL REFLECTIONSSometimes failure is an option
I am proud of my accomplishments. However, each accomplishment is built upon the silent soldiers of any task well done; failure. I was recently at my yoga class and found one particular move quite di...
5/19/13 at 7:19 AM Rural Reflections Radio 5/17/13 at 8:32 AM
Old and simple 5/11/13 at 8:57 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Some Blues
It was a long week. Last night I spent some time sitting outside in the yard listening to the thunder up north. It was almost a constant rumble..Chance even deserted me. Yes the Burr Oaks are stil...
5/19/13 at 5:05 AM Dakota RIP 5/18/13 at 5:05 AM
Chance: What a week 5/17/13 at 5:04 AM
COURAGE IN THE KITCHEN Pan-Fried Asparagus
Chuck, Ive found a real good place for brook trout, said my father when he picked me up at the bus station in Hayward. The spring semester was over and I was home for a few days before heading back to...
5/18/13 at 8:15 AM Savory Pork Chops with Fennel 5/13/13 at 1:47 PM
Mexican Rice 5/9/13 at 4:18 PM
WISCONSIN VOICES Amid a New Study, Questions Surround the Ongoing Mining Issue in Glenwood City
[first published on WIvoices.org] A new and comprehensive study on frac sand mining was released Wednsesday featuring input from a local man.Tom Quinn is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Far...
5/17/13 at 11:21 PM UPDATED: Glenwood City Council Considers Adopting Mining Ordinance at April 18, 2013 Meeting 4/19/13 at 2:50 PM
Glenwood City Council Considers Adopting Mining Ordinance at April 18, 2013 Meeting 4/15/13 at 1:14 PM
STAFF BLOGHORSE SHOESOrb, Ruffian and the Triple Crown
I didnt bet on Orb, this years Kentucky Derby winner, but I should have. I should have noticed Orb was wearing the colors of one if not the greatest fillies of all time: Ruffian. Then, there would h...
5/17/13 at 10:46 PM All the pretty ... hats 5/3/13 at 11:05 PM
Get your hat ready: The Kentucky Derby is Saturday 5/2/13 at 8:15 PM
THE WANNABE BIRDERDo the Minnesota Vikings hate birds?
Probably not. But Minnesota Public Radio reports that some bird watchers are concerned about all that glass in the plans for their new football station. Birds, as anyone who has windows knows, don't a...
5/17/13 at 5:16 PM Satellite Sapsucker 5/14/13 at 9:47 AM
FOYs 5/11/13 at 3:37 PM
FITNESS WITH LISAWhat is a Bosu?
In hanging around the gym and working with my clients, I have found thatthe Bosu is a piece of gym equipmentthat creates a lot of questions as well as a little fear. TheBosu really isn't something to ...
5/17/13 at 1:07 PM Breakfast-Yes or No 5/9/13 at 2:39 PM
Get rid of your low back pain! 5/3/13 at 1:10 PM
STAFF BLOGHEALTH BEATHealth care's new paternalism?
Is the patient's blood pressure at 120 over 80 or below and controlled with one or more medications if necessary? Check. Normal body mass index? Check. Recommended screenings carried out according t...
5/17/13 at 11:33 AM Change fatigue in health care 5/9/13 at 3:39 PM
Moving in with the adult children 5/6/13 at 2:49 PM
LIVING IN RETIREMENT Silence is the Word on Financial Fears
Americans are uncomfortable with their financial situation and don't want to talk about it. According to AVIVA USA and the Mayo Clinic wellness survey. Aviva and Mayo Clinic surveyed2,000 U.S. adults...
5/17/13 at 10:10 AM 81 Different Social Security Possibilities 5/14/13 at 2:44 PM
Financial Collaboration or Dictation? 5/9/13 at 11:17 AM
HOME IMPROVEMENT WITH ANDY LINDUS3 components to a perfect looking deck! Inspect, Clean & Stain!
With year round exposure to sun, rain and lets not forget that four letter word that plagued us for the last seven months.snow, in our neck of the woods it takes a toll on your wood deck. Anyone who...
5/17/13 at 9:48 AM Slashing Summer Energy Costs 5/16/13 at 7:59 AM
What is Something You Can’t See, Smell or Taste In Your Home?.....Radon Gas! 5/10/13 at 8:40 AM
MS SIMPLICITYThe Excuses That Professional Organizers Hear
When I tell people that I am a Professional Organizer, their response is usually the same, "boy do I need you in my house!" and they laugh. So it got me thinking about what some of the things are that...
5/17/13 at 8:55 AM How To Get The Male Gender To Organize 5/10/13 at 9:04 AM
Skills I Want My Boys To Have 5/3/13 at 9:52 AM
THE DIRTThwarted plans
I had such big plans. Well, ok, not big. But firmly cemented in my mind. I have such a huge list of garden chores to be completed in the next two weeks, that I figured I'd better not wait to start un...
5/16/13 at 3:46 PM Jumping the gun 5/15/13 at 10:22 AM
Lake chores 5/13/13 at 8:15 AM
COLLABORATIVE COUNSELING WITH NAOMI DORIOTT Searching for Happiness by Linda Butler
So happy! Thats what one of my Facebook friends posted one day. I couldnt help but wonderokay, what? She never elaborated. Have you ever had moments of complete happiness? I have. It is so elusive,...
5/15/13 at 1:10 PM 10 Ways to Relax 4/23/13 at 5:39 AM
Top Career - Marriage and Family Therapy 4/19/13 at 11:29 AM
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