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February 22, 2010 By Chuck HuntIt is mind-boggling how much money the movie Avatar cost. Something like a many hundred million bucks. And it is mind-boggling how much it is making. Over a billion dollars. more »
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View All »While two cities study, another makes cuts
March 15, 2010 With a fine-tooth comb, the Wells City Council discussed proposed cuts needed to balance the city’s budget. » Full Story
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View All »Some places in Faribault County to avoid on a dark, rainy night
March 14, 2010 A couple of weeks ago this column dealt with the names of the townships in Faribault County. Mainly, the point was that the townships went through some name changes before one was settled on. I heard a lot of comments. Our readers seemed to enjoy the humor I used, as well as the history lesson. So, here is round two. Someone asked me, after the township name column came out, if I knew about the ‘Ghost Towns of Faribault County.’ What? Ghost towns? With real live ghosts? I was intrigued. Nowadays, if one wants to know anything about anything, you ‘Google it.’ So I did. » Full Story
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View All »Nancy Jane Burns Slater, 86
March 14, 2010 Walnut Creek, Calif. — Nancy Jane Burns Slater, age 86, peacefully left this world at her home surrounded by family. She was a resident of Walnut Creek, Calif., for 46 years. » Full Story
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View All »Bucs in Section finals
March 19, 2010 Nate Carr had 28 points to lead the Blue Earth Area Buccaneer boys basketball team to a 71-62 win over the Maple River Eagles in the Sub-Section championship game of the Section 2A Class 2AA Tournament. » Full Story
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