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THE NEW FORTY Dazed and confused...
Today, while all my windows were open in the house, I heard the wafting sounds of 70s and 80s rock from a neighbor's house. This is a neighbor that I would guess to be a bit older than me (but let me ...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 11:15 PM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLES Newsflyer: 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...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 3:48 AM
FOR THE LOVE OF HOCKEY Nine UND alumni compete for the Stanley Cup
The best time of the year for hockey fans begins tonight: the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The question on everyone's mind is quite obviously "Who will raise the Cup?" Will it be the President's Trophy-wi...
Posted on 4/30/13 at 6:16 PM
PEACE GARDEN MAMA memorable mondays: the band chicago and the rising river
This weekend was slated to be a quiet one. With the soccer season delayed, it looked to be a weekend of singing for a funeral and Mass and maybe cleaning out the van (still on the list). Then Friday ...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 12:02 AM
REGGIE TALES What Are The Vikings Doing?
If someone knows what the Vikings are doing, will you please let me know? For a team with the most pathetic receiving corps in modern-day football, they...
Posted on 3/12/13 at 12:25 PM
Crash won’t affect bomber’s July visit to Fargo airport 
FARGO – The upcoming visit of a World War II-era bomber to Hector International Airport will go on as planned, officials said Monday, hours after a similar plane crashed in suburban Chicago.
June 14, 2011
Restored B-17 bomber makes emergency landing amid engine fire
All seven on board OKCHICAGO – They are hulking relics of aviation history, salvaged from scrap dealers and combat wreckage, painstakingly restored and – in rare cases – flown again. Now there is one less of them.
By McClatchy Newspapers , June 14, 2011
Court: Emanuel's name can't be on mayoral ballot
CHICAGO — An Illinois Appeals Court ruled Monday that former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel's name can't appear on the ballot for Chicago mayor because he didn't live in the city in the year before the election.
By Associated Press , January 24, 2011
Bears-Packers: Fans say it's the biggest game ever
CHICAGO — The Green Bay Packers are headed to town for the NFC championship game and Chicago Bears fans are starting to become, well, a bit unbearable.
By Associated Press , January 20, 2011
New exhibits at Hull House in Chicago
CHICAGO – At the turn of the 20th century, thousands of immigrants sought out Jane Addams’ Hull House in Chicago. There they received medical treatment at settlement house clinics, learned job skills through training classes and found community at an art gallery, gymnasium and gardening club.
By Associated Press , January 02, 2011
Alexandria man takes charge of removing snow at Vikings’ game
Alexandria, Minn.A man with Alexandria roots was the quarterback for an NFL-sized assignment – getting the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium ready for the Minnesota Vikings’ Monday Night Football game.
By Al Edenloff / Forum Communications Co. , December 26, 2010
NFL: Favre knocked out, Bears clinch division
MINNEAPOLIS – Brett Favre's surprise return ended quickly and Devin Hester set an NFL record with his 14th career return for a touchdown, leading the Chicago Bears to a 40-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night at snowy TCF Bank Stadium.
By Dave Campbell / AP Sports Writer , December 20, 2010
Schnepf: Viking great Osborn has no sympathy tonight
You can forgive Dave Osborn for not expressing sympathy for the professional football players who tonight will be playing in the arctic air of Minneapolis.
By Kevin Schnepf , December 20, 2010
NFL: Like old times, Vikings-Bears matchup going outside tonight
MINNEAPOLIS – Leslie Frazier once played for Chicago, where winter weather was simply part of the late-season routine.
By Dave Campbell / AP Sports Writer , December 20, 2010
NFL: Vikings ink Ramsey as QB replacement, Tarvaris Jackson out with turf toe injury
MINNEAPOLIS – The Vikings’ unsettled quarterback situation took a new twist Wednesday as the team signed veteran free agent Patrick Ramsey.
By Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins / McClatchy Newspapers , December 16, 2010
Daughter of ex-Minnesota AG Hatch dies in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago radio station is reporting that a daughter of former Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch was found dead in her condo, an apparent suicide.
By Associated Press , December 13, 2010
NBA: Bulls win 5th straight in victory over Wolves
CHICAGO – Derrick Rose had 21 points and seven assists, leading the Chicago Bulls over the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-82 on Saturday night for their season-best fifth straight victory.
By Associated Press , December 11, 2010
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