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NIE ROCKS!Memorial Day Resources
Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memoria...
5/20/13 at 9:20 AM What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? 11/9/12 at 3:56 PM
Memorial Day Activities from Kid Scoop 5/26/12 at 8:00 AM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLESNewsflyer: 15 May 2013
So far this year, it has been Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde when it comes to historic bridges being preserved in comparison to those that are on the way to the scrap heap. For the latter in this N...
5/15/13 at 3:48 AM Waldo-Hancock Bridge Coming Down 5/14/13 at 5:11 PM
Presidential Elections and Historic Bridge Preservation: An Interview with James Garvin 10/22/12 at 10:55 PM
UND NEWSUND to recognize Bismarck student as North Dakota and University Student Employee of the Year Friday, April 26
Kayla Ekart, a University of North Dakota senior from Bismarck, N.D., has been named North Dakota and her schools Student Employee of the Year. Ekart will be recognized at 3 p.m., Friday, April 26, ...
4/25/13 at 12:00 PM UND’s annual Dr. Elwyn B. Robinson Memorial Chess Tournament hopes to spur local interest in the ‘game of kings,’ Sunday, April 14 4/12/13 at 9:09 AM
UND Mathematics to host inaugural Ed Nelson Memorial Lecture Series 3/19/13 at 9:52 AM
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEADGraphic communications student earns advertising scholarship
Congratulations to graphic communications student Juan Reyes who received the Larry Gauper Advertising Creativity Scholarship February 22. Reyes earned the $500 scholarship for demonstrating excepti...
2/27/13 at 12:53 PM International students to participate in MSUM Sash Ceremony 5/8/12 at 9:10 AM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUELife's -- and Death's -- Lessons
I visited my father the other day. Generally, these visits consist of my kneeling before a concrete slab, embedded in which is a plaque bearing Dad's name and two salient dates. I tell him how much w...
1/10/13 at 3:06 PM
THE NEW FORTYSolidarity...
Ihave beentouched by the gestures of solidarity toward Newtown, Connecticut that have been evident from around theworld. TIME magazine posted photos of some of the vigils and tributes. The television ...
12/19/12 at 6:15 PM They are all "our" children... 12/16/12 at 11:49 PM
Remembrance... 5/28/12 at 8:37 AM
FARMBLEATSky and Sea: Wright Brothers and fishing on the OBX
The Wright Brothers Memorial was one of the first places we stopped during our stay on the Outer Banks, mostly because it was a bit drizzly that first morning and we could spend our time inside, ...
10/31/12 at 10:21 PM
NEW PLATEAUSThe Thrill to Serve: Know Your Glow
I recently celebrated seven years sober. I recognized this milestone as one typically does in AA. I received a small medallion during a meeting and said a few words about my experiences and obstacles ...
6/1/12 at 8:59 AM Memorial Day Message: Service 5/28/12 at 12:42 PM
THE FLENSBURG FILES: TRAVELS AND EXPERIENCES GATHERED OF A FORMER MINNESOTANLazarus the Bee
The last weekend in May has always been touted as the celebration of life. In the USA, we honor our fallen war veterans through Memorial Day and reflect on how the soldiers gave their lives for thei...
5/31/12 at 4:28 PM
LIVING IN RETIREMENTMemorial Day a Time to Pause and Appreciate
In the busy race of everyday life we sometimes forget why we havea long holiday weekend and its purpose. Of course we all know Memorial Day is to honor fallen servicemen and women, it is they who p...
5/27/12 at 8:02 AM
THE RACING LIFEHoliday Weekend
Thank you to our troops past and present. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. And it's a huge weekend for racing with the Indy 500 and the Coke 600... who are your picks to be ...
5/26/12 at 11:47 AM
CHEF JEFFTriple Smoke Burger
Memorial Day is just around the corner. The unofficial kickoff to summer is the day when a lot of people break out their grill for the first time. And you can bet that there will be a lot of burgers o...
5/18/12 at 2:38 PM Memorial Day Hot Dogs 5/27/10 at 3:18 AM
DIRTY LAUNDRYRemembering 9/11
Since this seems to be the week for it, I was thinking about where I was on Sept. 11, 2001. I was at home. My neighbor called me and told me to turn on my TV. This was shortly before the first tower f...
9/9/11 at 3:52 AM Why vandalize? 8/3/11 at 12:12 PM
Kudos to the Avoca Legion 6/1/10 at 7:42 AM
RURAL REFLECTIONSComing Home
(Highlanding, Minnesota is a former townsite near the city of Goodridge-about 17 miles east of Thief River Falls, Minnesota.GN) Recently, a soldiers remains were identified as that of Corporal James ...
7/21/11 at 12:26 PM
MONKE BUSINESS5K run the highlight of my weekend in New England
Last Saturday, I ran in my first official 5K race during the New England 125th Anniversary Celebration. It was the highlight of an entertaining weekend in my hometown for many reasons. First of all, ...
7/19/11 at 4:57 PM
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