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Moving on after NCLB

MARSHALL - Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius on Friday compared students being expected to live up to rigid No Child Left Behind standards to hockey players told...

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Franken: Minnesota schools will be under less pressure sans NCLB

MARSHALL - Calling No Child Left Behind's test-driven standards unrealistic, Minnesota U.S. Se.

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Timeout for a tribute

Members of the military don't always get a chance to hear a thank-you for serving their country. But the gratitude is still there, as three members of a Cottonwood family...

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Avera lawsuit gains support of Minnesota Medical Association

A statewide professional association has voiced its support for a lawsuit brought against Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center on behalf of its medical staf.

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Good news brewing for Hendricks creamery

The old creamery building in Hendricks, vacant for 30 years, is due for a facelift. Jason Markkula has plans to rehabilitate the decayed but solid structure and put a microbrewery...

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Registration Deadline-MN Job Fair-Feb. 15

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Register by Wednesday, Feb. 15 for the MN Job and Internship Fair. The fair is Monday, Feb. 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This is one of Minnesota's largest job...

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Housing Sign-Up for Upperclassmen will be Online

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Housing sign-up for the 2012-2013 academic year is approaching! Sign-up has changed this year and the housing application and sign-up process will be online through your...

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Exercise Science Majors/Minors Invited to Join Ex Sci Club

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

As a new organization on campus Exercise Science Club (Ex Sci Club) welcomes you to club meetings every other Thursday at noon in PE 214. Updates to schedule, upcoming activities,...

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Exercise Science Majors/Minors Invited to Join Ex Sci Club

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

As a new organization on campus Exercise Science Club (Ex Sci Club) welcomes you to club meetings every other Thursday at noon in PE 214. Updates to schedule, upcoming activities,...

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Franken: Schools will be under less pressure sans NCLB

MARSHALL - Calling No Child Left Behind's test-driven standards unrealistic, Minnesota U.S. Se.

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Supt.: With waiver, schools can renew local focus on student growth

MARSHALL - Minnesota wanted out and it got its wish Thursday when President Barack Obama freed 10 states from federal No Child Left Behind requirements. No Child Left Behind, a...

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Light on their feet

MARSHALL - Would you dare to shake your groove thing behind random strangers' backs? Southwest Minnesota State University freshmen Kristen Ward and Molly Zellmer did.

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Live @ The Landing

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Come enjoy free musical entertainment while you eat. This week's performer is Sanjeeb Bajracharya who plays and sings Alternative rock songs with acoustic electric guitar. —...

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13th of Paris Dinner Theatre-A Great Way to Celebrate a Special Occasion!

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

If you're looking for a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine's Day, dinner theatre is a great opportunity! Dinner Theatre for SMSU...

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YMC commissioner Wambeke dies

Yellow Medicine County Commissioner Richard "Dick" Wambeke was remembered Wednesday as an active and well-respected county commissioner. Wambeke died at his home in...

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ACMC breaks ground on new medical clinic

MARSHALL - It was a new beginning, and one that marked a new stage in development for Affiliated Community Medical Centers, Dr. Ronald Holmgren said.

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Making it their own

MARSHALL - After months of preparation, the junior high students at Marshall Area Christian School are ready to present their version of "The Hidden Meadow" today and...

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Check Out Hawaiian Night Video

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

SMSU students created a lot of energy in the R/A Facility during Hawaiian Night. Check out the video: http://youtu.be/sblC64jWeRU

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Bookstore Starting Spring Semester Book Returns

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

The bookstore will begin returning spring semester textbooks to the publishers next week. Stop in soon if you have any texts you still need to purchase. — Cindy Peterson...

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Final Job Fair Meeting-Required Attendance-Feb 14 or 15th

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Required attendance for those attending the MN Job and Internship Fair. Get final instructions, updates and tips for success. Pick up your name tag (admittance into the fair). Feb...

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State Employee Assistance Program Articles

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

This month, the State Employee Assistance Program (LifeMatters EAP) is featuring two articles: 1. "Twelve Weeks to a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle" provides several simple...

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Tonight's Cinema @ The Centers

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Come watch this week's movie, "A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas," tonight at 7 and 9 p.m. in the lower ballroom. Six years have elapsed since Guantanemo Bay, leaving...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Lyon County presidential straw poll mirrors rest of Minnesota

MARSHALL -Lyon County Republicans came to Tuesday night's precinct caucuses with some choices to make, not least being their choice for a U.S. presidential nominee.

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Without an Obama challenger, DFLers focus on the issues

MARSHALL - Lyon County DFL Chairman Tim Buysse admitted it probably wasn't as exciting as the Republican caucus across town, but it was nonetheless an important exercise in...

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Fire damage discussed at Lyon County Board

MARSHALL -Lyon County is still assessing the damage caused by a weekend fire at the county highway shop in Cottonwood, but it's clear that it's extensive, Lyon County...

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Lincoln County approves tax abatement for Schuneman Equipment

IVANHOE?- The Lincoln County Board approved a 10-year abatement for a planned expansion of the Schuneman Equipment facility in Tyler at an abatement hearing held during its...

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Dick Wambeke, YMC commissioner, dies at 71

MARSHALL - Yellow Medicine County Commissioner Richard "Dick" Wambeke was remembered Wednesday as an active and well-respected county commissioner. Wambeke died at his...

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Scholarships for Math/Math Ed & Comp Science Majors

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Scholarship applications are now available to students majoring in Math, Math Ed and Computer Science. Applications are available online under the Mathematics/Computer Science...

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Scholarships for Science Majors

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Scholarship applications are now available to students majoring in Science. Applications are available online under the Science Department page or you may pick up applications in...

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Replinger Award in Environmental Science

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

The Environmental Science Program is very pleased to announce the 2011-2012 winner of the Randall J. and Jean S. Replinger Award for Excellence in Environmental Science is Jordan...

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Tuesday Evening Open Swim

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

No open swim tonight. — Patricia.Myrvik Patricia.Myrvik@smsu.edu  

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Student Senate Cheesecake Sale - Feb. 14-16

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Student Senate is selling cheesecake during Valentine's Day week! Stop by the lower BA/CH link from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and snag a treat! Flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry,...

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SHO Truffle Sale

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Buy your sweetheart truffles for Valentine's Day! SHO club will be selling chocolate truffles handmade by our very own Culinology and Hospitality students. We will have a...

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SMSU Cheerleaders selling Chamber Coupon Books This Week

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

The Southwest Minnesota State Cheerleaders will be selling Chamber Coupon books in the Student Center this Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday in the BA/CH...

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School board tackles track issues

MARSHALL - Marshall Schools business director Bruce Lamprecht and board member Bill Mulso gave an update on the progress of the joint track and field project at old Mattke Field...

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Marshall Kiwanis to host 'Minute to Win It' fundraiser

MARSHALL - Sometimes it only takes a minute to help children in your community. The "Minute to Win It" fundraiser being planned by the Marshall Area Kiwanis is...

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Check Out Hawaiian Night Photos

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

A large number of Hawaiian Night photos are posted on the Office of Communications and Marketing Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/SMSUtoday. Check them out!

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Valentine's Day Dance Party!

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Keeping its trend, the ISO has organized the Valentine's Day Dance Party on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The entrance is 100% FREE. Mocktails will be served and are sponsored by the Live @...

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Tiger dancers return to state

MARSHALL - After months of hard work and determination, the Marshall Tiger Dance Team is ready for another trip to state competition.

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A?nice day for fishing

HENDRICKS - Lake Hendricks was a hot spot Saturday as a large number of people stormed onto the ice for the 33rd annual ice fishing derby sponsored by the Lake Hendricks...

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Chef showdown

MARSHALL - The competition was heating up in the Culinology kitchen at Southwest Minnesota State University this week, as teams battled to stay alive in the semifinal rounds of...

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Sparks fly at Capitol, but pols are busy at work, too

MARSHALL - Plenty of noise has been made at the state Capitol since the 2012 Legislative session convened a week-and-a-half ago, but a lot of it hasn't been of the positive...

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United Way of Southwest Minnesota reaches fundraising goal

The annual United Way of Southwest Minnesota fund-raising campaign has officially closed, and $516,035 was committed by people and businesses in the area - a $7,600 increase over...

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Four SMSU student-athletes earn Myles Brand Award

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University student-athletes Cara Carson, Kelly Fitzgerald, Adam Thygesen and Taylor Voss have earned the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Myles...

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Maurices Summer Internship

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

A paid internship at Maurices for the summer is being offered for any business major. It is a great experience and you will learn the different steps of running a business and...

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Brown & Gold Friday Winners

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

The winners of Brown and Gold Friday for this week have been announced! This week's student winner was Dan Debates and the faculty/staff winner was Gina Modica! Pictures of...

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We made it on the ELLEN SHOW!

from:Southwest Minnesota State University

Hello everyone! We just wanted to let you know that we made it on the Ellen Show. It was up yesterday (Feb. 2)! We are over excited, and would like to thank each of you for all...

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Sharing their stories of resilience

MARSHALL - Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center psychologist Ed Yerka and a panel of community members came together to share strong messages to the approximately 225 people...

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Mayors tapped for tax reform advice

MARSHALL - In an effort to address long-term issues relating to tax reform in Minnesota, a group of mayors has been tapped by Gov. Mark Dayton to make up a Local Government Aid...

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