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Political notebook: GOP race for Minnesota governor off and running
By Don Davis Minnesotas 2014 governor race is underway. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton long has said he plans to seek a second term, and at least a half-dozen Republicans want the chance to knock him off...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 9:55 AM
A Documentary on Bridges
A few days ago, German Public TV Channel ZDF, one of two stations based in Berlin, released a documentary on bridges in general for children. Loewenzahn (which is German for Dandelion), with its sta...
Posted on 3/13/13 at 7:20 AM
Halloween: Rapidly Becoming Truly Scary
Halloween might be the scariest holiday out there, at least for women and girls. The above image came from a Tumblr blog (warning: profanity). I can't say that I've ever watched Sesame Street, but ...
Posted on 10/24/12 at 4:23 PM
Deep Thoughts of an Over-Tired Mother
Parenting is not for wimps. If its not lost sleep or illness or picky eaters, its skinned knees, sibling rivalry, or difficult friends. Not to mention fashion demands, technology desires, and piano ...
Posted on 10/10/12 at 11:49 AM
A Little China Choo-Choo
China train travel. Hmm, whats that like? Well, that depends on where you are. On my train trip from Zhuhai to Guangzhou--one city in Guangdong province to another--the train was brand new and the rid...
Posted on 7/21/12 at 9:42 AM
Editorial: Child Victims Act should be passed
Victims of child abuse may have a new opportunity to pursue justice if legislation introduced recently in the Minnesota House and Senate becomes law.By Daily Globe , February 21, 2013
Mountain Lake man admits to molesting children
WINDOM — Bail was set at $50,000 with conditions for a 19-year-old Mountain Lake man who admitted to molesting children in the area over the past several years.May 31, 2012
50 years of partnership
WORTHINGTON — It started when a group of people realized how many children were getting hurt and dying of accidental causes and grew to become the largest non-profit organization dedicated to the safety of children.
November 02, 2011
Karen children sing for South Shore residents
July 05, 2011
Teaching healthy habits
WORTHINGTON — As Community Nutrition Educators with University of Minnesota Extension in Nobles County, Carol Langseth and Leticia Rodriguez have helped to teach children, refugees and newcomers to the community about proper eating habits for a combined 30 years.
By Julie Buntjer , May 25, 2011
Saint Nick stops in Brewster
BREWSTER — Legendary gift-bringer Santa Claus took time Saturday from his busy pre-Christmas preparations to visit Brewster, hosting lap-side present negotiations with about 40 children in the American Legion Hall.
December 19, 2010
Changes threaten daycares
WORTHINGTON — Stricter policy on variances that allow daycare providers in Nobles and Pipestone counties to temporarily accept additional infants in their care has created an uproar in the daycare community and led to a special meeting with county human services officials Tuesday night in Worthington.By Julie Buntjer , November 21, 2010
Sibley man convicted of child exploitation
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A Sibley, Iowa, man was convicted by a jury of sexual exploitation of a child after a three-day trial in federal court in Iowa’s Northern District.November 01, 2010
Prairie students thrive with Accelerated Reader
WORTHINGTON — Taking their parent by one hand and their book by the other, the second-graders at Prairie Elementary were eager to show off their reading skills.
October 18, 2010
Historic 10-10-10 March and Rally for Children and Youth planned
ST. PAUL —Youth Advocate Leaders of Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)–Minnesota, along with partner organizations, will join thousands of Minnesota marchers at the Minnesota Capitol on October 10, 2010 to raise awareness among political candidates of 10 key issues that affect the lives of Minnesota’s children and youth.By DAILY GLOBE , September 30, 2010
Couple to host book signing Thursday
ELLSWORTH — In the 10 years they’ve been married, Ellsworth native Larry Boomgaarden and his bride — Massachusetts native Susan Kallander — had long talked about writing a children’s book detailing the Boomgaarden family threshing tradition.
By Julie Buntjer , September 27, 2010
St. Cloud mother charged after children found bound
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — A 30-year-old St. Cloud woman has been charged with felonies after police officers found her children bound by their hands and feet in separate rooms.By Associated Press, via the St. Cloud Times , September 17, 2010
As others see it: No small cost to raise kids
Sometimes, when we’re looking for something we tend to stumble over something else that causes us to pause and think. Such was the case on Wednesday when we came across a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report detailing what it costs to raise a child.By Bemidji Pioneer , June 14, 2010
Toddlers and TV: Some disagree with claims tots shouldn’t tune in
FARGO - Though America’s pediatricians advise no television time for children under age 2, toddlers are tuning in.By Sherri Richards, INFORUM , January 26, 2010
Santa still taking those Christmas wish requests
By Beth Rickers , December 21, 2009
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