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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the Plastics

If you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say...

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I think that this is great!

I think that this is great! Very forward thinking of Mr. Lund. I'd like to see more of those options in other schools. I hear the students at Bridges have online options...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help Themselves

Masons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for Conservation

This week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling...

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Predictions For

Predictions For 2011. 1.Economy will slowly recover, Unemployment will remain around or just below 9.5% nationally. 2. Political Grandstanding will cause gridlock between GOP...

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AmericanTown Heroes: John Henderson Demands Respect for the Flag

When John Henderson saw a torn and tattered flag flying outside a local fast food restaurant he was as upset as he was sad. As a Vietnam veteran he looks on our nation's flag as a...

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If you're interested in

If you're interested in attending the Prior Lake High School theater department's one-act play performances, here's some more information: What: One-act play...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Peter Samuelson Believes Everyone Deserves a Roof (EDAR)

When Peter Samuelson started seeing more homeless people on the streets a few years ago he knew the recession was behind the increase. Taking a quick count during his daily bike...

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I might be stacking the deck

I might be stacking the deck but this year I tried to make concrete New Year's resolutions and give myself the time and flexibility to ramp up to them. For example, I said...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Keren Taylor and WriteGirl Give a Hand Up to the Next Generation of Writers

Keren Taylor is a songwriter, vocalist, poet, visual artist and the founder of WriteGirl.org - a non-profit organization that encourages young women to become writers through...

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Here is a great infographic

Here is a great infographic with advice about how to plan a football party: http://www.become.com/resource-center/infographic/info/top-10-football-p...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: The Marshel Family Marshalls the Community for a Coastal Cleanup

The American Littoral Society is not a book club (as they say on their website), but rather an organization that encourages and coordinates coastal cleanups each year. The...

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City Of Prior Lake Newswire - December 31, 2010

from:City Of Prior Lake

Vanessa Soukup to Join City Council on Jan. 3/ Ken Hedberg to Renew OathPrior Lake resident Vanessa Soukup was elected to the Prior Lake City Council in November 2010 and will...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Martha Aizaga is a "Model Citizen"

Martha Aizaga speaks for those who can't always speak for themselves. She helps give voice to women who have been beaten and abused, helping them to communicate their...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Barbara Vickers Connects the Orgs that Protect the Communities

Service organizations take care of the needs of their communities, but who takes care of the needs of the service organizations? That’s a question that popped into the head of...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Glamour and Giving: The Ladies at Ooh la la Raise Funds to Build Houses

More than just a pretty group of faces, the ladies who staff Ooh la la's five locations like to put their fashion sense to good use to raise money and give back to the community....

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Rachelle Mathis Helps Joplin Find Help and Hope

Social media has been credited with many happy as well as tearful reunions. Even if phone lines are down people are often able to get a message out to the world using social...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Shauna Shelley Shares Stories and Art for a Cure

Shauna Shelley shares the stories of three women in her life and their experiences with breast cancer on her website, theblushproject as a reminder to all women to get regular...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Q Madp Honors Those Who Have Lost Their Lives in Iraq and Afghanistan

(photo courtesy of IraqWarHeroes.org) Taking photos at a funeral might seem like an odd way to pay tribute to the fallen, but what Q Madp does is more than capture a moment....

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Magic, the Miniature Horse Makes Miracles

Do you believe in Magic? You would if you met Magic, the miniature therapy horse. Magic was named the Most Heroic Pet of 2010 by a number of organizations. She may even be...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Rachel Pierce Helps Women Look Good and Feel Better

(photo courtesy of Jeff Pouland) Rachel Pierce started Wig-Out, a company that helps women who are losing their hair or have lost their hair during chemotherapy find wigs...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Nathan Zick-Smith Pledges a "No Auto April" for Alternative Energy Awareness

(photo courtesy of Ken R. smith) Nathan Zick-Smith is committing to not driving or riding in a car as a passenger for the month of April and is inspiring others to do the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kirsten Lodal Works to LIFT Communities Out of Poverty

(photo courtesy of Chris Mabry) CEO and Co-founder, Kirsten Lodal, started LIFT in 1998 while still a sophomore at Yale University. Working in tandem with Brian Kreiter she...

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Minnesota 4th of July 2011 Fireworks, Parades and Independence Day Events

Minnesota Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Minnesota including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! ...

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Nice job there tough guy, Do

Nice job there tough guy, Do people like this really deserve a justice system?

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It's so hard to choose a

It's so hard to choose a favorite thing from 2010, so I've instead decided to make a list: - "The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television" tour,...

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Here is some additional

Here is some additional information in case you are interested in donating to Kristin Miller's coat drive: What: Coat donations for the Marie Sandvik Center When: Saturday,...

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These local parks have

These local parks have outdoor ice skating rinks. All rinks in Savage have warming houses, and Lakefront Park in Prior Lake has a warming house. Prior Lake: + Boudins Park: 14201...

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To register for Introduction

To register for Introduction to Band-Fifth Grade, call Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education at (952) 226-0080 or visit www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us and click on...

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The ultimate code cracker to

The ultimate code cracker to holiday gift giving is a visa or discover gift card because it can be used like debit card in any store up to the amount you put on the card. just...

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I succesfully completed the

I succesfully completed the last of my Christmas shopping on Thursday -- a full 36 hours before Christmas morning. I braved traffic and long lines but I'm guessing it...

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My Dad got his Rolling

My Dad got his Rolling Stones-themed gift: the limited edition remaster of "Exile on Main Street," (often regarded as the band's best album, and my dad's...

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BlueXpress to Add New Bus and New Routes for New Year

from:City Of Prior Lake

BlueXpress purchased a new bus through the Jobs Access Reverse Commute (JARC) Grant. This grant provides more outbound service for residents of Minneapolis who work in the Prior...

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greetings to you all and I

greetings to you all and I wish you all happy holidays, Merry Christmas and happy new year. it is good time to have good thoughts about your people and find ways to help us in...

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Without telling all the

Without telling all the details, I will say that someone special in my life is a huge Rolling Stones fan. For Christmas this year, I am giving this person a Rolling Stones-themed...

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I'm not a holiday pro or a

I'm not a holiday pro or a procrastinator; I'm somewhere in the middle. I've purchased the bulk of my gifts. Having a brother with a December birthday forces you...

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We live in Minnesota. We now

We live in Minnesota. We now call snowstorms "Snowmageddon" or "Snowpacolypse". Minnesota has a long history of two feet snowstorms. December has a begun on...

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The video is hugely

The video is hugely compelling. I just can't believe this happened. I also can't believe they were handing out free tickets to last night's game in Detroit. Shock...

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I agree that our kids need

I agree that our kids need more time at lunch! They should not be forced to hurry up and eat - it is not healthy and sets a bad example of healthy eating habits. I would love to...

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The dogs got lots of play

The dogs got lots of play time outside on Saturday (less on Sunday due to the cold), but we didn't venture out for walks because so many people - understandably - hadn't...

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I find this amazing. Really,

I find this amazing. Really, really wanted to go to Detroit, just for the sheer intrigue of being part of the event, I guess. (Mathias Baden is the editor of the Jordan...

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I've seen some great

I've seen some great awards-season film fodder already this season. I loved "The Town" and "The Social Network." Though I've read some buzz that...

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Lori, did you end up taking

Lori, did you end up taking the dogs out on Saturday? What was that like? I heard Minneapolis got pounded with 21.5 inches of snow, more than the powder total from the infamous...

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I just heard that Efron

I just heard that Efron broke up with his longtime girlfriend and former "High School Musical" trilogy co-star Vanessa Hudgens. ...

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I would hope they would not

I would hope they would not do away with the chocolate milk option - for one of my daughters, this is the only milk she will drink (as is the same for myself). I see nothing...

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Respectfully, Dan

Respectfully, Dan Swanson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcLWDGb0RqA&feature=related Bernie Sanders, there is war being waged against the working families of America

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LakerMom, Not that I know

LakerMom, Not that I know of. Chocolate skim milk is by far the most popular of the three milks the district offers, especially with elementary students. Is that something you...

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Has there been a discussion

Has there been a discussion of getting rid of chocolate milk as an option?

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Also, since I haven't even

Also, since I haven't even started Christmas shopping, I'm thinking it wouldn't be so bad if I got stranded at the Mall of America all weekend...

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There's no such thing as

There's no such thing as stuck inside when you have dogs - especially two high-energy ones - so I'm sure we'll be out trying to trudge through a foot of snow just...

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