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Reduce risk of contracting foodborne illness when consuming shell eggs
To avoid contracting foodborne illness, handle fresh eggs carefully. Even eggs with clean, uncracked shells may occasionally contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause an intestinal infection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that egg producers obtain chicks that are certified Salmonella free, that the hens are kept in houses that are free from rodents and other Salmonella carrying sources, that the houses are continually tested for Salmonella, and that the eggs are stored at temperatures that retard Salmonella growth. The FDA also requires that all cartons of...
Man gets jail time, probation for possessing 130 pounds of marijuana
By Shawn Hogendorf, Correspondent
A 34-year-old man from Savage was sentenced on Aug. 20 to probation and given about two weeks in jail for possessing 130 pounds of marijuana inside his home in the 13900 block of Shoreside Circle.
Fall Fell
BY Jack Boardman - Guest Author
Meteorological Fall fell on September first because
meteorologists like to keep things orderly and considering they can't seem to keep the weather orderly, that makes perfect sense to me.
After an unusually hot, humid and not to mention—wet summer, I'm all over this fall-phenomenon, with it's cooler, dryer air and with some luck the changing color of the leaves without too many windy days accelerating their journey to the ground. The truth of the matter is:
Fall is my favorite season.
Why not Summer? I don't golf. I'm not a fisherman, although I understand some folks even like ice fishing in the winter. If I want ice, I simply get some from my freezer; I suppose wild ice probably tastes better. I don't go to the beach, the mere thought of myself subjecting the innocent to me dressed to swim...
Winter. The only winter activity in which I participate regularly is the sport of “Snow Removal,” and although I like the first five or six snow events; it gets old about the first of January. I don't ski; you know the cartoon where there are single ski-tracks going in each side of a tree? That would be me; only the tracks would only go halfway around the tree. I've already discussed ice fishing and ice skating always ends badly for me.
I like Spring well-enough; it is the harbinger of Summer, which in turn is the harbinger of Fall. But Spring carries the reminder of Winter and teases us with tastes of Summer. It is fickle.
I drive a van delivering auto-body and mechanical parts for a local auto retailer, and generally accumulate between 150 to 250 miles each work-day year around, so I get to experience the vastly-different weather first-hand and I have come to appreciate the challenges each season brings.
With meteorological fall already in progress, this coming Tuesday all the schools will be in session bringing one more big challenge: there will be herds of yellow school buses on the roads for the first time since last spring collecting masses of youngsters to safely deliver to and from school. The buses aren't there to get in your way or to complicate your commute; they are there to transport our most valuable resource, our children.
Watch for the buses and the children and be particularly careful these first weeks of school; our children are counting on you.
Preliminary tax increase proposed
City council may hold the line
By Forrest Adams
Chanhassen’s Finance Department is suggesting a city property tax increase for 2011, but it will likely be a hard sell to the City Council.
'Eat, Pray, Love' is easy to experience at the Minnesota State Fair
Eric Emery, left, and Austin Aries hand out free Harlequin romance novels at the Minnesota State Fair.
Take a ride on the environmental crazy train
After reading and watching Al Gore's fictional "An Inconvenient Truth", James Lee hopped aboard the environmental crazy train with a one way ticket to the Discovery Channel headquarters to help save the world. After hiring homeless people to help in march in protest, he figured he would take it up a notch or two. He armed himslf with a gun and some bombs and took some employees hostage.
Minnesota pushes back at partisan extremes
In a year that has been good to outsider candidates tilting away from the political center, reformers in Minnesota and elsewhere are looking for alternatives to increasingly polarized elections.
Home inspections yield €4.5 million in 'under-declared' home values - MaltaToday news portal
Home inspections yield €4.5 million in 'under-declared' home values
MaltaToday news portal
Sister newspaper Illum reports on how much is paid in under-declared home prices determined by government inspectors. ...
Where Peace Lives by Debbie Robins
At 1:00 a.m., Luther wakes her up. He tells her that Peace is locked in a box and she has to find the keys to set Peace free.
They begin their journey by traveling to the City of Right and Wrong. There, she sees the Cube of Bitterness and learns about acceptance.
Then, she meets Mister Buddha who introduces her to Mahma. Mahma takes her to the Sea of Forgiveness.
From there, she meets Ah, From the Land of La and Mal'aika. Mal'aika tells her that "Even though everything's not going my way, I've decided to make it okay." Ah takes her to the talking Waterfall of Mercy...
What do Bill Cosby, Will Smith, Tom Cruise, "Magic" Johnson, and Bill Gates have in common?
What do Bill Cosby, Will Smith, Tom Cruise, "Magic" Johnson, and Bill Gates have in common? They are rich! Yes, this is true. They are talented and considered one of the best in their field. Bill Cosby and Will Smith are philanthropists, comedians, and actors, among the other roles that they play in their lives. Tom Cruise is an actor, producer, and humanitarian. “Magic” Johnson is a famous basketball player who played a major role in AIDS awareness when he contracted the disease. “Magic” remains a major force in basketball and the business world. Bill...
Crawl spaces often hold excess moisture - Evansville Courier & Press
Crawl spaces often hold excess moisture
Evansville Courier & Press
Evansville resident C. Dwight Barnett is a Master Inspector and is certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors. Write to him at C. Dwight Barnett, ...
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Minnesota Tightens Oversight Of Charter Schools
Share + Sep 4, 2010 8:53 am US/Central 1 of 1 The nation's oldest charter school movement is undergoing one of its biggest shake-ups in years, with some of the state's 152 charter schools likely to close after this school year.
Minnesota Twins "50 Greatest Players"
The Minnesota Twins, along with FOX Sports North, introduced the "50 Greatest Twins" in honor of the team’s 50th season. Many of the current and past players were in attendance at Target Field before the Twins played the Texas Rangers.
The 50 Greatest Twins were voted on by a panel of print, radio, and television journalists, plus senior members of the Minnesota Twins staff.
The entire list of players are as follows with links to information on each player:
Rick Aguilera
Bob Allison
Earl Battey
Bert Blyleven
Lyman Bostock
Tom Brunansky
Rod Carew
John Castino
Michael...
Benefits of a parent telephone log
Consistent communication between guardians and school staff members is vital for student success. The exchange of information builds trust and helps both parties understand the student’s situation. With an average of 180 school days in a year and 6-8 hours in a school day, many conversations are bound to happen between staff and parents. Most staff choose to document these conversations for future reference.
Since parents and staff interact mostly via telephone, the parent phone log is an excellent tool for documentation purposes. The log sheet is a blank grid that typically organizes...
Film study 101: rise and fall of an empire part 10: James Bond-The best Bond girls
Greetings! This series is intended to spark discussions amongst local actors/filmmakers and movie-goers as this franchise is in flux. There will be more discussions as the state of MGM's affairs go through the courts. Meanwhile, please subscribe to this and the vintage vinyl page. It's free to have both emailed into your life. Feel free to comment. Thank you!
THE BOND GIRLS-THE BEST OF THE BEST
Over 22 films, there have been over 200 'girls' cast in roles of varying importance to the storylines. All of them were cast because of their...
Day 4 of "30 days of biking" in Minnesota; Cannon Valley Trail
It was a cold morning; mist rose from the Cannon River and the temperature gage in the car red 44 degrees, driving through Welch this morning, Day 4 of the "30 days of biking" in September" would be spent at the Cannon Valley Trail.
A short drive from the Twin Cities, the Cannon Valley Trail is a 19.7 mile trail between Cannon Falls and Red Wing. Parallel to the Cannon River, the trail is the route of the former Chicago Great Western Railroad line that connected Red Wing and Mankato. Nearly...
Info 101: movie-music news 105: casting call (Mawyer); new cd's; Jerry Lee Lewis
Greetings! There is another new casting call for a shoot in Mpls. as well as an exciting new cd coming out next Tues. Please share this info with all your friends and please subscribe to this and the vintage vinyl page. It's free to have both emailed directly into your life. Feel free to comment. Thank you!
CASTING CALL: SHORT HORROR FILM-"MAWYER". A Terry Brown Production to be shot in South Mpls.
SYNOPSIS: After 20 years in a mental institution, a man goes back to his hometown to finish what his father started years before.
ROLES:...
The Maple Lake Messenger
Resurfacing of Highway 25 in Monticello begins Sept. 7 Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures on Highway 25 in Wright County between the Interstate 94 interchange and the Mississippi River bridge in Monticello beginning Tuesday, Sept.
Community Links
Aitkin, Minnesota is in the heart of Minnesota's Up North Adventure Country. Aitkin County is quietly nestled between the busy urban centers of Brainerd, Grand Rapids and Duluth.
Number six of the top ten places to eat and shop in Stonington, Maine: Farmer's Market
Ready for a break from Minnesota before the weather hits for another long winter? Head to Maine for sunny skies, clear coastal water and the freshest seafood you'll ever taste this side of nowhere. On a recent trip to Stonington, Maine on Deer Isle, we found the ten best places to eat and shop.
Number six is the Stonington Farmer's Market. Only open on Fridays from ten a.m. till noon sharp, the Farmer's Market has an unbelievable selection of home-made treats so good it will make you wanna slap your mama. Hey, even Minnesota gals have southern roots. Local artists and...
