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Take time to thank your local firemen
This week is Fire Prevention Week. It’s a week to honor the men and women who donate their time to ensure our safety in our homes and our businesses. These people risk their lives day in and day out. Oh and did I mention that they are volunteers? That’s right, …
Skatepark bid awarded Friction among council in naming fire chief
The Wyoming City Council got to take a first-time-ever action last week, appointing a chief for the fire department. The department has been headed-up for decades by Dennis Berry, and only recently did council agree that his successor’s appointment would be up to the council. It didn’t quite work that …
Pine Tech, Wyoming Machine and others to benefit from manufacturing initiative
The Stacy-based Wyoming Machine Inc. (WMI) last week hosted about 100 students, invited guests, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congressman Chip Cravaack at an open house to kick-off a postsecondary education initiative; involving millions in federal funding for community colleges. Pine Technical College is one of the area colleges slated …
Sheriff Duncan completes National Institute training
Sheriff Rick Duncan completed participation in the 103rd session of the National Sheriff’s Institute (NSI) held in Aurora, Colorado, September 16-22. The NSI is the only national executive development program designed for sheriffs.
Fall means lots and lots of apples
Can you believe it! October means lots and lots of apples, found at roadside stands, farmer’s markets, grocery stores, orchards and in your back yard. Our state orchards grow apples for just about every use. When a recipe calls for just apples or cooking apples, you might not know just what …
Shafer Days; train rides
I just looked at the seven day forecast and it looks like the weather will be perfect for Shafer Days. A little cool in the mornings but then warming up nicely. Shafer Days is three days long beginning with the Royalty Coronation tonight at the Shafer creamery.
Linda Nanko-Yeager running for re-election
Hi. My name is Linda Nanko Yeager and I’m a candidate for re-election to the Wyoming City Council. I am running again so I can continue working to make city government accessible, accountable, and affordable. I'm YOUR representative to the city government, not the government’s representative to you. You can …
Lindstrom gets in on solar programs for three city sites
The web of rebates, credits and tax incentives supporting solar energy coming to three Lindstrom City buildings is nearly as complex as the solar system itself. But, bottom line; Lindstrom taxpayers can anticipate reduced energy expenses at three city facilities and be proud that the city has reduced its reliance …
Before the frost puts an end to reaping
“To everything there is a season. A time for sowing, a time for reaping...” and we have sowed and the time of reaping is about to end. We have had a very productive garden this year. The tomato plants were huge and loaded with their fruit. We planted 12 plants …
See you at Shafer Days
Mark your calendars, in one week, you are invited to Shafer for their annual Shafer Days celebration. One of the very last of the summer, Shafer Days mixes in summer fun with a definite fall flavor. The celebration begins next Thursday and runs through Saturday. Thursday night at the Creamery
Some local groups move-up under state gambling board STAR Rating System
The state Gambling Control Board recently released 2011 Star Ratings for charitable gambling organizations. A good number of permitted charitable gambling groups in this area saw their ratings improve from the year before.
Polaris adding onto R & D facility
Polaris Industries is expanding on the eastern edge of Wyoming. Polaris and building partner Ryan Companies
Cooking for one or two
I was recently asked by a reader if I could include “recipes for 2” in my column. I can, and that’s what it’s about today. I went through a period of time when all 7 of us were around the dinner table at one time. All of our children are two …
Construction is not limited to only Lindstrom; we need your coats!
Thank you for supporting both Stagecoach Days and Almelund’s Apple Festival this weekend. Crowds were huge at both events. It really helped that we had fantastic weather all weekend long. Thanks to all the people who worked behind the scenes to make both festivals such a great event to attend.
