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Nuclear plant gets approval

Contributed report Xcel Energy will extend the operation of its carbon-free Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant well into the future following the recent renewal of the plant’s operating license by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). […]

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Monitoring “bird flu” virus

Contributed report Governor Walz on January 3, approved a recommendation from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) for $1,267,000 from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) to address the novel and escalating […]

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Ask a trooper

Question: Do you have any advice on what a person should do if they are driving along in the dark and their headlights go out? Answer:If your headlights suddenly go out, try using your parking […]

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The Postscript

By Carrie Classon “The Car Wash Dress” My sister took me to task. “You know I was not being mean about your dress, don’t you?” She meant the dress that she had said made me […]

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Button artists wanted now

By Brenda Erdahl Now that Christmas is over, Maple Lake’s next favorite holiday, St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. One of the biggest festivals of the year, this annual event that features a […]

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Ney Park winter open house

By Brenda Erdahl Although there isn’t much snow, and the holidays are over there’s still reason to get excited about winter. Wright County Parks and Recreation has several adventures and classes planned at local parks […]