Minnesota legislature on track to end shutdown today; Details of billsWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:49AMLawmakers return in special session and crank out several of the bills needed to restart state government.
Around Your Town: 07/20/11Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:25AMThe Friends of the San Pedro River will conduct an interpretive walk along the river at 5:30 p.m. today. All walks depart from the San Pedro House, 9800 E Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista. The San Pedro River features 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. There is no charge for the walk, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress ...
Walker signs bill ending early release programWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:07AMGov. Scott Walker handed a ceremonial pen to Chippewa County District Attorney Jon Theisen Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at district State Patrol headquarters in Eau Claire.
Valley rabies cases declineTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:36PMhile incidents involving rabid animals are on the rise across Virginia, confirmed cases are actually down in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
Lawmakers pass tax bill, borrowing on tobacco paymentsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:03PMThe Minnesota Legislature has passed a package of changes to state tax law that maintains state aid to cities and counties at levels from last year. The bill also includes the provision to let the state borrow against future tobacco settlement payments, which is a key piece of new revenue that led to the budget deal.
Beastly weatherTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:59PMPeanut the resident pig gets a taste of cool water from a hose held by Fondulac Farm Park animal keeper Kalan Blum on Tuesday. Blum uses the water several times a day to cool the pig, horses and chickens at the East Peoria park.
Sweaty youth athletes, band members practice despite heat waveTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:42PMPercussionist Trey Shapanus pours some cold water on his face during a 10-minute water break during rehearsal at Male High School. The band started practice at 7 a.m. to beat some of the heat.
Parking restriction eased for beach residentsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:08AMSALISBURY — New "parallel parking only" signs along the southern part of Atlantic Avenue are coming down, after area residents promised they would police their own parking habits to make sure the narrow road remains wide enough for emergency vehicles to pass.
A little competitionTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:03AMIt's not a dangerous thing – school sports days can help nurture ambition in children. Not least mine School sports days are no longer competitive. That is what popular wisdom would have us believe. Of course, those who proclaim it most fervently are the sort of people who make curly finger signs in the air whenever they say "political correctness" or "health and safety", conveying an ...