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Celebrate Nature

Another great idea from the USA.gov team:Even with all the technology we have today, there is no smartphone app that can substitute for mother nature. USA.gov has the tips and ideas you need to get out and enjoy the fresh air this season: Make an environmentally friendly difference in your own backyard by greenscaping. ...

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The Night She Disappeared by April Henry

"Transcript of 911 Call:911 Operator: 911. Police, fire, or medical?Drew Lyle: Um, police.911 Operator: What seems to be the problem?Drew Lyle: I, uh, I work at Pete's Pizza. ...

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I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

First Line: "By the time Jazz got to the field outside town, yellow police tape was everywhere, strung from stake to stake in a sort of drunken, off-kilter hexagon."Jazz was very familiar with crime scenes because his father was a serial killer who was responsible for a killing spree which lastest twenty-one years until his capture by a local cop in the small town of Lobo's Nod. ...

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Print Coupons for Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

The weather is getting warmer. And my willpower melts when it comes to ice cream. Fortunately, there are a few new coupons to print for ice cream and frozen treats, so we can save a little money (if not calories!). Save $1/2 Nestle Drumstick Sundae Cones multipack or Nestle Frozen Snacks multipack. ...

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Tropical Birds in Crane Lake

Rose-breasted Grosbeak   Scarlet Tanager       These birds, among many others, have just returned “up north” from their wintering grounds down south. ...

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Controversy nets Minnesota Zoo dolphins

There's quite a tizzy brewing over the Minnesota Zoo's decision to discontinue its dolphin exhibit after receiving state bonding funds last year to repair its dolphin tanks. ...

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Make Clearance Sales Work for You All Year

photo credit: Ted Major One of my favorite ways to stretch my money is to shop the clearance sections of stores.  Armed with my coupons, I stalk ...

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Get 100 Prints for $10 Shipped at Snapfish

It’s time to print some photos so you can clear off that camera before all the graduation ceremonies and summer festivities start. Get 100 4×6 photo prints for just $10 at Snapfish when you use the code MOMPRINTS at checkout before Tuesday, May 22.  Shipping is included in the price – which makes this a fabulous deal on photos delivered right to your door! Note:  This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. ... More from Northern Cheapskate

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Get Your Family Moving During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

The following information is from the USA.gov team:As the weather gets nicer in May, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors to celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. ...

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Chic on a Shoestring by Mary Jane Baxter

Be crafty and sew vintage style accessories with buttons, ribbon, and scarves. Make brooches, aprons, belts and necklaces with the new book, Chic on a ... More from Hibbing Public Library

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Labor organizer Metsa to seek Rukavina seat

Jason Metsa, field coordinator for the North East Area Labor Council on the Iron Range, has announced that he will seek the House 6B seat being vacated by retiring Rep. ...

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Labor organizer Metsa to seek Rukavina seat

Jason Metsa, field coordinator for the North East Area Labor Council on the Iron Range, has announced that he will seek the House 6B seat being vacated by retiring Rep. ...

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Spawning Crappies on the Bite

Blake and I fished after work tonight and did quite well on the crappies, sunnies, largemouth bass, and rock bass. We were working the wood with waders, as you can see. ...

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Here's one of my better ones. Notice the beautiful

Here's one of my better ones. Notice the beautiful black spawning colors. I love these fish. ...

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Let 'em go, let 'em grow, let 'em spawn. Here's a

Let 'em go, let 'em grow, let 'em spawn. Here's a nice pic taken by Blake. He's pretty darn good with the camera. ... More from Life and Times in the Great Outdoors

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Make Sure Your Child's Bike is the Right Size

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these bike-buying guidelines:Have your child shop with you for a new bike to make sure it fits properly.Don't intentionally buy a bike that your child will "grow into." A bike that's too big can be very dangerous.Don't let your child ride a two-wheeled bike until about age 5, or until the child is physically ready.Make sure the child's feet reach the ground when sitting on the seat. ... More from Hibbing a Fit City

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Sparrows abound

Harris' Sparrow   White-crowned Sparrow   White-throated Sparrow The first two Sparrows only migrate through Crane Lake, they go further north to breed. ...

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Janatopoulos first to announce run for Rukavina seat

Over the next few days I'll be sharing candidate announcements in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Tom Rukavina in a key Iron Range state House seat. The DFL endorsing convention will be held Saturday, May 19, and it remains to be seen how many candidates will run and whether they will honor the endorsement conferred then. ... More from MinnesotaBrown

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Coming up for air...

from an fantastic week of exciting FUN!One of the Community QuiltsWhat a week! We had 140 5th graders, five paraprofessionals, and six teachers, from Roosevelt Elementary School visiting for their Community Quilts' big open with cake and juice. ...

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Juneberry

Juneberry  This shrub is blooming in the woods right now. As you drive down the road to Crane Lake, the white blossoms are quite noticeable when you look into the forest, as the leaves on the trees haven’t popped out completely yet. The berries on this bush are edible and quite delectable. ... More from Crane Lake Nature Blog

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