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Veteran service officer shares what holiday means to her
11/11/2008 PEOPLE
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Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Veterans Day is a day Americans, as well as people of other nations, set aside to honor those who have served in the military. This year, an entire week, Nov. 9 through 15, has been designated as "National Veterans Awareness Week" in the hopes of developing educational programs focused on the contr... View
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Find hidden treasures during Iowa art tour
10/14/2008 COMMUNITY
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Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- The 11th annual Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour, running Oct. 10 to 12, brings to life an inspiration by Pablo Picasso stating that, "The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spid... View
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Area communities set summer concerts
06/10/2008 ENTERTAINMENT
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Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- A sure sign of summer is the sight of people-clad lawn chairs gathered around the gazebo in Viking Memorial Park in Spring Grove, Selvig Park in Harmony and in Caledonia as well as near the Chatfield band stand in the Chatfield City Park. These communities are hosting summer music-in-the-park conce... View
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Local bird enthusiasts partner on new book
12/18/2007 PEOPLE
Bluff Country Reader / STPNS
Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Nancy Overcott of Canton has a passion for birds and is constantly watching for them and seeking them out, but even so, there are two or three birds featured in her newest book, "50 Uncommon Birds of the Upper Midwest," that even she has never encountered.... View
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Family's love of 'blonds' helps form strong bonds
12/11/2007 ACCOMPLISHMENT
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Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- The Apenhorst family's hobby extends beyond the buildings of the farm Lynn and Lisa own south of Spring Valley. It reaches both back into the past and forward into the future of this "Apenhorst - Paulsen" family. An interesting aspect of belonging with those who work with draft horses is that a con... View
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Larry Wolfs has creative talent with a chain saw and chunk of log
11/26/2007 HUMAN INTEREST
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Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- Bears, eagles, deer, fish, moose, buffalo, Santa Claus, wizards, Indians, sea captains, wood spirits, cabins and trees, and more?. ... View
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Hearts & Hands Alliance making a difference
11/13/2007 SMALL TOWN LIFE
Bluff Country Reader / STPNS
Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- When the leaders of several organizations come together to form a united force addressing a common goal, tasks are bound to be completed quickly and efficiently. Such a group, the Hearts & Hands Alliance, gathered at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in early September with one purpose in mind: To becom... View
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Readers decide ?Best of Bluff Country?
10/08/2007 COMMUNITY
Bluff Country Reader / STPNS
Spring Valley, Minnesota (STPNS)- The results are in! Readers in Bluff Country have voiced their opinions for the Bluff Country Reader?s third annual Best of Bluff Country contest. They gave input on everything from favorite foods like pizza, steak and ice cream to favorite places to bike, hike and camp. ... View
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