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A first-ever wild turkey hunt

It’s April, 2013. With our boots laced, jackets on and extra clothes in a pack we stepped outside towards adventure. More...

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Pets  Free Access 

How to remove a tick from your pet

So, you’ve found a tick on your pet—how do you deal with it? While it’s important to get these little suckers off quickly, ASPCA veterinarians advise that you stay calm and don’t rush it. More...

Range History  Free Access 

This Week in Range History

Dear Readers, "The most wonderful place in Virginia" was the title of an address delivered by Mr. Henry Clark at the People's Church of Virginia, where he was a lecturer, in 1922. More...

Health  Free Access 

Electronic cigarette alert and your office desk choices

Q: I want to quit smoking and am thinking about trying electronic cigarettes. Are they safe? Do they work? -- Matthew F., Atlanta A: Congratulations! That commitment is the first step to victory! More...

Massage for Your Health  Free Access 

You don’t have to be hurting to benefit from massage

Okay. So you know I usually write about how massage helps with one’s aches and pains. What if you don’t have anything feeling really out of sorts? And you’re thinking you don’t need a massage, you feel fine. More...

Focus On Veterans  Free Access 

25 Veterans’ Voices Award

In the spirit of celebrating the accomplishments of Minnesota veterans, the Humanities Center will host an unprecedented event that celebrates 25 Veterans’ Voices to recognize the next great generation. More...

New hepatitis C testing: Double-whammy for veterans

Are you a baby boomer’? According to new recommendations by the CDC, if you were born between 1945 and 1965, getting a hepatitis C test should be on the top of your to-do list. More...

Guest Columnists  Free Access 

The Cloud: What IS it?

You may have heard of “The Cloud” by now, perhaps in an advertisement or some other form of media, but what exactly is it? Simply, The Cloud refers to the most efficient way to store and share information. More...

SALOME'S STARS

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of possibilities begin to open up by midweek. Some seem more appealing than others. But wait for more facts to emerge later on before you consider which to choose. More...

Life of Thai

Editor’s note: This is the first installment of several that Marie has agreed to share with Hometown Focus readers about her experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. – Jean Cole More...

Virginia Knowledge Bowl competes at state Level

“Stewardesses” is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand. The first person selected as the Time Magazine Man of the Year was Charles Lindbergh in 1927. More...

Interesting information about recycling in St. Louis County

VIRGINIA – Every day is Earth Day for the St. Louis County Environmental Services Department, which focuses on protecting, sustaining and improving our region’s environment through solid waste management and on-site wastewater services. More...

Obituaries  Free Access 

Leona Lou Royseth - 2013-05-17
Dennis Orehek - 2013-05-17
Joseph William Urbiha - 2013-05-17
Dr. David J. Caucci - 2013-05-17

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Home & Garden Tips  Free Access 

Instant color with annuals

Most flowering annuals are available as sturdy seedlings at garden centers and nurseries. Most will grow just as well or even better when you seed them directly into the garden. More...

SpaceLIFT

Decorator challenge: Wall color - Part 2 How to: Last week we discussed how your walls are the largest surface to be decorated within your rooms, so what you choose to cover them with will have a huge impact on the finished look. More...

Healthy for Life  Free Access 

Healthy for Life

Hello there everyone! I trust you are soaking up some sunshine and feeling the warmth against your bodies. Oh what a wonderful feeling as our souls soak up the sunrays while watching the trees smile brilliantly as they turn green. More...

Hometown Recipes  Free Access 

Suppin’ with the Lutheran ladies of Soudan

The driving force of the Littlefork Lutheran Church when I was growing up was the Ladies’ Aid. More...

Out of the Blue  Free Access 

Out of the Blue

So in a fit of genius, the United Nations has a great recommendation for your next diet. Eat more bugs. More...

Sallyworld  Free Access 

SALLYWORLD: WEEK 137

A CLUTTER- FREE DESK, DATING AND DIETING, AND MAKING TIME

GREETINGS & SALLYTATIONS! More...

 



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