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How to repair ungrounded three-prong outlets
Back in 2009, I wrote a blog post giving some basic information on how to fix ungrounded three-prong outlets. That info is still mostly applicable today, but I have a few updates.
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A visit with Fadumo-Nakruma, who tutored Stevie Wonder on Afro-Soul
Fadumo-Nakruma had a remarkable career in the arts spanning over 50 years which included tutoring Stevie Wonder on Afro-Soul music.
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Debate scheduled for GOP candidates for Congress in Second District
The first debate between the Republican candidates for Congress in Minnesota's Second Congressional District has been scheduled for next month.
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Motherhood taught me to ask for help from others
My mother always said, "You can't count on anyone but yourself." But I want my children to grow up knowing they can ask for help.
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Law enforcement search home of Michelle MacDonald's campaign advisor
The home of a top political aide to Michelle MacDonald was searched yesterday by multiple law enforcement agencies investigating the disappearance of two missing sisters from Lakeville.
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Solving the shoe storage problem: How I built a wall of shoes
I recently came up with a pin-worthy shoe storage solution that I had to share. I call it the "shoe-wall."
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Minnesota GOP finalizes process for electing delegates to convention
The Republican Party of Minnesota has finalized the process by which delegates will be elected to the Republican National Convention in 2016.
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Is the Countering Violent Extremism program comparable to Minnesota HEALS?
US Attorney for Minnesota Andrew Luger drew parallels between the CVE/BRC program and Minnesota HEALS during a recent radio interview. This was a major oversell.
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Minn. mom learns lessons in confidence from her strong-willed daughter
Recently, she came home from school and said that several people had complimented her on a new sweater: "They told me I looked good!" I asked her how she responded, and she said, "I said, 'I know!'"
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Harvest Beer Fest showcases the flavor of the wet hop
This is a one-of-a kind beer event featuring locally produced Fresh Hop beers.
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'Mom, today we had a lockdown'
What are we as a society going to do about the fact that our six year olds are practicing lock downs to be safe from humans who kill people.
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Stewart Mills to challenge Rick Nolan again for Congress
Republican Stewart Mills, who came within 4,000 votes of defeating Democratic Congressman Rick Nolan in 2014, will challenge Nolan again in 2016.
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Fall maintenance checklist for Minnesota homeowners
Fall is officially here, and that means it's time to get started on your fall maintenance list. It's much easier to get this stuff done while it's still pleasant outside, so don't put these projects off until we have snow in the forecast.
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Promising a campaign about 'ideas,' Jason Lewis announces run for Congress
Former radio show host Jason Lewis became the fourth Republican candidate to enter the race for Congress in Minnesota's Second Congressional District.
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How I created a berry-sharing arrangement with the neighbors
And to think so many homes share a similar situation that could be put to use as edible landscape.
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Jason Lewis files paperwork to run for Congress
Jason Lewis files paperwork with the FEC to run for Congress in Minnesota's Second Congressional District.
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How to talk to your kids about social media and bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Month which makes it the perfect time to start talking to our kids about practicing kindness online.
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Catching up with Rob Shellman from Better Beer Society
Rob Shellman and his Better Beer Society are offering a new certification program to go along with Better Beer Society University in hopes of better educating the beer community.
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Stewart Mills files campaign paperwork for rematch against Rick Nolan
Stewart Mills has filed paperwork with the FEC, setting up a rematch against Rep. Rick Nolan in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional in 2016.
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