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Wednesday 02/15/2012
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A moment of silence, please
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Updated: February 15, 2012 - 4:07 pm
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We all know what happened this weekend, ironically juxtaposed
next to the Grammys.
Wednesday 02/08/2012
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Your county: a steward of scarce tax resources
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Posted: February 08, 2012
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A lot has been made recently of the increase in property tax
bills to Chisago County residents and businesses. Unfortunately,
much of the commentary has been focused on who is to blame for
these increases, instead of on what we in each level of government
are doing to help our residents and businesses by keeping spending
down and property values stable or improving.
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Legislature's 2012 proposal: Reform 2.0
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Posted: February 08, 2012
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The 2012 Minnesota Legislative session has opened, and there are
a number of interesting reforms being proposed.
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It's a girl!
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Posted: February 08, 2012
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I woke up at 6:24 a.m. on Jan. 23 to a contraction that I just
knew was the real thing.
Wednesday 02/01/2012
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Is objectivity old-school?
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Posted: February 01, 2012
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The late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson once said, “So much
for Objective Journalism here - not under any byline of mine; or
anyone else I can think of ... The phrase itself is a pompous
contradiction in terms.”
Wednesday 01/25/2012
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Cambridge vs. Cambridge: A comparison from across the pond
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Posted: January 25, 2012
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When addressing a community of such civic pride as Cambridge, it
seems churlish to draw attention to the fact that there was an
original Cambridge.
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It's all about timing, really
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Posted: January 25, 2012
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After this weekend, I realized I’d finally managed to grasp the
concept of time management.
Wednesday 01/18/2012
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Do you have the write stuff?
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Posted: January 18, 2012
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It’s not easy to write.
Wednesday 01/11/2012
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State rep reviews governor performance
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Posted: January 11, 2012
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Last Sunday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, there was an
editorial that was headlined, “Dayton’s first-year marks are
high.” The link to the editorial is here:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/136453913.html
Wednesday 01/11/2012
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State rep reviews governor performance
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Posted: January 11, 2012
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Last Sunday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, there was an
editorial that was headlined, “Dayton’s first-year marks are
high.” The link to the editorial is here:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/136453913.html
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Wednesday 01/04/2012
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A new kind of resolution
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Posted: January 04, 2012
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As the ball dropped on 2011, I found myself trying to come up
with a feasible New Year’s resolution.
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Does weather come with a gift receipt?
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Posted: January 04, 2012
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The definition of irony is not lost on me.
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Wednesday 12/28/2011
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Mother Nature's gift: smooth driving
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Posted: December 28, 2011
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The lack of snow could be the best or worst gift, depending on
how you look at it.
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Wednesday 12/21/2011
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Happy holidays and safe travels to all
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Posted: December 21, 2011
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Raise your hand if you’re ready for the holiday stress to be
over.
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Wednesday 12/07/2011
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Music to my ears (and mind)
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Posted: December 07, 2011
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Last Thursday, I was at the Cambridge Medical Center’s annual
Festival of Lights.
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Wednesday 11/30/2011
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Do you want pizza with that?
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Posted: November 30, 2011
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I was taking notes at the Braham School Board meeting on Nov. 21
when something in the superintendent’s report made me do a double
take.
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Gray Thursday didn't compare
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Posted: November 30, 2011
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As excited as I was over the recent Black Friday shopping
extravaganza, I was equally discouraged by its need to come a day
early. My hesitation over how fun the night/day may or may not be
was confirmed with a bust.
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Tuesday 11/22/2011
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Guest column: Looking back and giving thanks
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Posted: November 22, 2011
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At Thanksgiving we are reminded of things for which we are most
grateful. We often think of our families and those closest to
us.
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Black Friday or Gray Thursday?
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Posted: November 22, 2011
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My number one favorite shopping day of the whole year will this
year be one day sooner.
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Black Friday is daunting
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Updated: December 07, 2011 - 1:23 pm
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I’ve never actually shopped on Black Friday.
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Wednesday 11/16/2011
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Hospital tour beneficial for new resident
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Posted: November 16, 2011
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Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of touring
and visiting a number of places in the community.
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Wednesday 11/09/2011
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Veterans Day is another form of Thanksgiving
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Posted: November 09, 2011
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Friday is Veterans Day, a time to honor and remember those who
served our country.
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Thursday 11/03/2011
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Guest column: Underwater homeowners get more refinancing help
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Posted: November 03, 2011
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In an effort to help out homeowners who find themselves
“underwater” (owing more money than their home is worth), President
Obama announced changes to the 2009 Home Affordable Refinance
Program (commonly known as HARP).
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It's time to bring on the holidays
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Posted: November 03, 2011
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For myself, Halloween marks the official end of my beloved fall,
and then it’s on to the winter and impending holiday season.
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Wednesday 10/26/2011
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What's your favorite scary movie?
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Posted: October 26, 2011
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Halloween is definitely my favorite time of year.
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Wednesday 10/19/2011
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You can go home again (in a way)
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Posted: October 19, 2011
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From the 60s to the possibility of flurries?
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Posted: October 19, 2011
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Only in Minnesota can you go from a tank top and shorts to
feeling like you need a parka overnight. It seems like it is a
constant battle between sweating and freezing for me. Just when I
think that it is time to break out the mittens and get ready for a
snowball fight the sun comes out and the day turns out to be
gorgeous.
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Wednesday 10/12/2011
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Greetings and salutations from the new editor
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Posted: October 12, 2011
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Liberal arts degrees get a bad rap, and I hear all the time that
it’s useless to pick a major such as, say, English.
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A little down on luck
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Posted: October 12, 2011
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Throughout my two and a half years with the Star I have had the
opportunity to meet some amazing people.
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