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Friday, May 09, 2008


Minnesota Rep. Tom Rukavina admits introducing bills he knows will go nowhere but he defends the right of lawmakers to bring up issues important to them. Photo by Don Davis, Forum Communications.
Rep. Tom Rukavina

Lawmakers wade through more than 8,000 bills

Most bills go nowhere. Some aren't even serious. But lawmakers are reluctant to limit them for fear of stifling good ideas

Watch for ice on May 10 fishing opener

DNR: Ice causing problems at some public water accesses; also warns of cold-water shock and need for life vests
Students in Kyle Berget’s third-grade class got in on the excitement of Morris Area Prom 2008 by helping with decorations for Post Prom. The students created pinatas which will be used to decorate at the Lee Community Center. Later, the students will get to break the pinatas which Post Prom committee members have promised to fill with goodies. Pictured with the students are Post Prom committee members (far left) Judy Neuman, Cheryl Brevig, and Jill Gagner as well as (far right) Berget with parent volunteers Jodi Schieler and Kristi Abler with daughter Addison. The Morris Area Arts Boosters donated supplies for the project.
Prom pinatas

Preparations underway for Morris Area’s Prom

The grand march begins at 5:30 (note change of time) at the Morris Area Elementary Gym; dance and post-prom follow
Stevens Community Medical Center Podiatrist Alex Lebrija works with the new OxyVu-1 system, which gives physicians a more complete view of wounds and circulation in surrounding tissue.
Using OxyVu-1

New technology in circulation

SCMC is one of just 13 medical centers in the U.S. now using new equipment to diagnose healing potential

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Dylan Brandt, son of Amy and Jared Brandt of Morris, is making strides in coping with autism. Amy Brandt, a Stevens Traverse Grant Public Health nurse, is organizing an autism support group for those living with autism.
Living with autism

Son inspires Morris woman to organize autism support group

For more information about a local autism support group, contact Amy Brandt at (320) 589-7425
New Wine Rhythm Team

New Wine’s team approach perfect for ‘Rhythm and Word’

New Wine troupe perform “Rhythm and Word” on May 11, 14, 17-18 at 7 p.m. in a dessert-theatre format. Tickets available through advance sale only -- no tickets will be sold at the door
Stamp Out Hunger

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive on May 10

On May 10, letter carriers across the U.S. will deliver the mail and also will collect food in the 16th annual National Association of Letter Carriers National Food Drive

Stevens County workers could see substantial insurance rate hike

Stevens County insurance rates through Blue Cross Blue Shield are expected to increase 30 percent in 2009
Rep. Paul Marquart of Dilworth tells reporters Monday that unless the Legislature acts, Minnesota property taxpayers will pay $550 million more next year. With him is House Majority Leader Tony Sertich of Chisholm. Photo by Don Davis, Forum Communications.
Tax time

Taxes: Reduced for some, increased for others

Minnesota House passes bill late Monday; Pawlenty not pleased and JOBZ would take a hit
Joe Riley and Warrenn Anderson, former owners of WestMor Industries, congratulate WestMor's Tom Zosel and Superior's Paul Schmidgall on their new venture. On Thursday, Superior announced it had purchased WestMor. From left are Zosel, Riley, Anderson and Schmidgall.
New venture

Superior Industries buys WestMor

Deal announced Thursday; WestMor will retain its name and operate as a subsidiary of Superior Industries

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House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher of Minneapolis pauses to talk to reporters Sunday afternoon before entering a negotiations session with other legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

Budget talks 'at a little bit of an impasse'

Talks continue on a variety of issues that must be resolved before the 2008 legislative session ends

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Hancock Concrete's Cannon Falls plant recently completed the construction of 63 sections of precast concrete box culvert. The culverts are being installed under the new 35W bridge to form a walkway. The Hancock plant is constructing wing wall end pieces that will be installed at the east end of the walkway. Trucks from both plants were used to deliver the large sections.
Hancock Concrete box culvert

Hancock Concrete involved in 35W bridge construction

Box culvert will be used as walkway beneath new 10-lane interstate bridge under construction

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Minnesota nursing homes facing crisis

Three out of 10 Minnesota nursing homes are in a financial crisis, says a trade coalition -- Some say the industry is on the verge of collapse
Simon Franco and Donna Chollet are the 2008 Cesar E. Chavez Award recipients at the University of Minnesota, Morris.Photo by Melissa Weber, UMM News Service.
Chavez Award winners

Franco, Chollet receive UMM’s Chavez Awards

University of Minnesota, Morris senior Simon Franco and professor Donna Chollett are recipients of this year’s César E. Ch?vez Awards
Habitat for Humanity

Community celebrates Habitat home groundbreaking

The Romberger family celebrated the groundbreaking of their new home with the community

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RSVP honors local seniors for service

To become an RSVP volunteer or to find our more about volunteer opportunities in your community, call Karen at (800) 492-4805 ext. 116

Show off your wildlife photos

Hunting and fishing photos needed for ‘Wild Shots’ Web gallery

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