http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:51:31 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/12/33/84/16/forums10.jpg http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/feed/? http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/why-does-independent-adoption-cost-so-much-t1581.htm tweety_56278 I was contacted by a friend of mine who has a friend in Florida who is pregnant with twins. The gal is only 17 and already has two kids, She wants to go back to school but wont be able to with twins so she was going to abort them until she met me and my husband well now i find out that big stone county doesnt even do home studys and they contract out well to have one done it will cost any where from 500 dollars to 1000 dollars, yeah living in ortonville I dont have that kind of cash just lying ... The Coffee Shop Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:51:31 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/why-does-independent-adoption-cost-so-much-t1581.htm#3665 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/why-does-independent-adoption-cost-so-much-t1581.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/gas-leak-in-downtown-ortonville-t1577.htm Reporter
It has been reported that Curt Johnson's building developed a gas leak (second one in about a year) and buildings around his were evacuated.

Hope Mr. Johnson takes care of the problem this time before someone gets hurt.]]> City and Government Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:48:22 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/gas-leak-in-downtown-ortonville-t1577.htm#3659 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/gas-leak-in-downtown-ortonville-t1577.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/national-and-minnesota-medal-of-honor-day-march-25-2010-t1580.htm Reporter By: Dan Meyer The office hours for the Big Stone County Veterans Service Office are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. My office phone number is (320) 839-6398. A "Veteran" -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to, and including his/her life." During the month of March three groups of vet­erans ... VA Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:54:34 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/national-and-minnesota-medal-of-honor-day-march-25-2010-t1580.htm#3663 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/national-and-minnesota-medal-of-honor-day-march-25-2010-t1580.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-news-f56/judge-robert-timms-to-decide-cafo-case-t1579.htm Reporter On March 23, 2010 Judge Robert Timm's will hear the setback case between the Grant County Concerned Citizens and Grant County. The parties have stipulated to the facts so that no oral testimony will be required. The argument is strictly a legal argument. http://www.thepublicopinion.com/news/local_news/article_7b8f688c-2d24-11df-9d4e-001cc4c002e0.html Milbank News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:10:59 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-news-f56/judge-robert-timms-to-decide-cafo-case-t1579.htm#3662 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-news-f56/judge-robert-timms-to-decide-cafo-case-t1579.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/ortonville-trojans-k-12-f28/school-board-meeting-monday-march-15-2010-4-day-week-discussed-t1578.htm Reporter
It is important if our school district is going to improve that a good debate and discourse occur.]]> Ortonville Trojans K-12 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:46:15 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/ortonville-trojans-k-12-f28/school-board-meeting-monday-march-15-2010-4-day-week-discussed-t1578.htm#3661 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/ortonville-trojans-k-12-f28/school-board-meeting-monday-march-15-2010-4-day-week-discussed-t1578.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/should-eda-borrow-money-to-the-city-s-general-revenue-fund-t1576.htm mouthpiece The EDA do you trust what they are doing? As indicated in numerous threads on this site the EDA and its leadership continue practices that are questionable. As a result, city leaders and especially the elected officials, Craig Randleman and Angela Doren have special duties to insure the integrity of this organization. Recent Minutes from EDA appear to be making questionable actions and further investigation needs to take place. It appears in the following minutes that Blair Johnson is recommending ... City and Government Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:29:23 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/should-eda-borrow-money-to-the-city-s-general-revenue-fund-t1576.htm#3657 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/should-eda-borrow-money-to-the-city-s-general-revenue-fund-t1576.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/it-is-time-to-remove-the-appearance-of-dishonesty-in-the-eda-t1539.htm mouthpiece The EDA, the Chamber and the media, there is a real need to fully investigate whether these organizations are hurting us through their bias and expressing those bias' through micro-aggression. Honesty in government is always hard to obtain but when we have complacency and just accept the wrong’s that are occurring we allow government to cross the line of accepting dishonesty in government. The city council needs to start being more careful with these three groups and this is where we need ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:54:52 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/it-is-time-to-remove-the-appearance-of-dishonesty-in-the-eda-t1539.htm#3570 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/it-is-time-to-remove-the-appearance-of-dishonesty-in-the-eda-t1539.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/are-cafo-s-good-economic-development-t1500.htm gks In 2008, our state legislators passed SB173. This allowed a corporation to by-pass the restrictions of the Family Farm Act solely for the purpose of operating a dairy. Rick Millner was lobbying to get this passed. The Senate passed the bill 26 to 8 and the House passed it by 63 to 6. So in came the mega-dairies all under LLC protection bringing a great "economic boom" to the S. D. communities. This includes green cards for sale to foreign investors. Who benefits most? The ... South Dakota Politics Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:04:44 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/are-cafo-s-good-economic-development-t1500.htm#3496 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/are-cafo-s-good-economic-development-t1500.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/animals-as-architects-t1575.htm gcLibrary Explore the hands-on exhibit "ANIMALS AS ARCHITECTS". This exhibit will be at the Grant County Library from March 16 thru April 16. -see inside a terminite mound -build a human sized bird nest -structures of a prairie dog town - and more If your group would like to visit, please call ahead for a reservation. 605-432-6543. Grant County Library Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:01:48 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/animals-as-architects-t1575.htm#3652 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/animals-as-architects-t1575.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/storytime-t1574.htm gcLibrary
3 Sessions left: March 15, March 22 and March 29th at 6:30 pm

Exploring: Animals as Architects

Please register if you would like to join in.
605-432-6543]]> Grant County Library Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:38:50 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/storytime-t1574.htm#3651 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/storytime-t1574.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/minnesota-crime-ring-involved-in-identity-theft-t1573.htm Reporter
Here is the link:

http://www.startribune.com/local/87038372.html?elr=KArksUUUU]]> Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:02:31 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/minnesota-crime-ring-involved-in-identity-theft-t1573.htm#3647 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/minnesota-crime-ring-involved-in-identity-theft-t1573.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-bulldogs-k-12-f19/milbank-debate-succeeds-at-state-tournament-t1572.htm Reporter Milbank High School Debate and Speech team captured 3rd place in the Class A State Contest held at Watertown High School March 5-6th. Lennox and Vermillion were 1st and 2nd respectively. Three MHS students broke through the preliminary rounds of individual speech events to the final round. Natasha Hartman captured second place in Original Oratory. Jesse Nelson finished second in US Extemp while Mitch Wagner finished in third place. Josh Grabow and John Ward participated in International Extemp ... Milbank Bulldogs K-12 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:37:08 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-bulldogs-k-12-f19/milbank-debate-succeeds-at-state-tournament-t1572.htm#3639 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-bulldogs-k-12-f19/milbank-debate-succeeds-at-state-tournament-t1572.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/franken-fires-top-farm-aid-over-washington-bureaucrat-t1427.htm mouthpiece
It's hometown vs. old hand]]> Minnesota Politics Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:47:19 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/franken-fires-top-farm-aid-over-washington-bureaucrat-t1427.htm#3343 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/franken-fires-top-farm-aid-over-washington-bureaucrat-t1427.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/sport-leisure-show-march-19-20-21-t1571.htm Pollyanna ]]> BSLA Upcoming Events Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:58:59 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/sport-leisure-show-march-19-20-21-t1571.htm#3637 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/sport-leisure-show-march-19-20-21-t1571.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/pheasant-forever-banquet-t1570.htm Pollyanna
Pheasant Forever Banquet
March 27, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sioux Historic Pavilion
Ortonville, MN
]]> BSLA Upcoming Events Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:30:21 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/pheasant-forever-banquet-t1570.htm#3636 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/pheasant-forever-banquet-t1570.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/burt-nypen-and-blair-johnson-through-the-eda-cost-the-city-p-t1550.htm Lady Hawk There have been many claims that the EDA has made money. Consider the following facts. 1. ) The EDA invested $5,000.00 in an illegal venture the Eahtonka II. A loss 2. ) The EDA forgave the loan to Sonny's at a loss of $6,044.55 The minutes of that meeting are still missing. A $6,000.00 loss. 3. ) The EDA traded lots with Barr Bros and it is questionable if the trade was equal. See minutes below. A $40,000.00 loss? 4. ) The EDA exchanged the ... City and Government Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:42:00 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/burt-nypen-and-blair-johnson-through-the-eda-cost-the-city-p-t1550.htm#3593 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/burt-nypen-and-blair-johnson-through-the-eda-cost-the-city-p-t1550.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/everything-military-f45/151st-troops-near-home-stretch-of-deployment-t1569.htm Pollyanna
See more MN National Guard]]> Everything Military Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:03:04 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/everything-military-f45/151st-troops-near-home-stretch-of-deployment-t1569.htm#3633 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/everything-military-f45/151st-troops-near-home-stretch-of-deployment-t1569.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/interesting-article-t1564.htm joelie hicks http://deuelco.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/ag-the-importance-of-renting-locally/]]> Regional News & Interest Archive Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:12:26 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/interesting-article-t1564.htm#3625 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/interesting-article-t1564.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-news-f56/milbank-native-picked-t1568.htm Reporter
Congratulations for a job well done.]]> Milbank News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:45:39 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-news-f56/milbank-native-picked-t1568.htm#3630 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-news-f56/milbank-native-picked-t1568.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/report-from-pierre-frerichs-fights-against-big-business-t1567.htm Reporter March 3, 2010 State Representative Jason Frerichs, Wilmot Major Project tax refund gridlock Lobbyists, state bureaucrats, the Governors Office, legislators, and staff continue to debate how much contractors’ excise and sales/use tax should be paid by large project companies. The Governors Office organized a bi-partisan meeting with all of the interests dealing with the issue of repealing the tax breaks for major projects involved in energy processing or transportation. Compromise pieces ... South Dakota Politics Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:41:07 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/report-from-pierre-frerichs-fights-against-big-business-t1567.htm#3629 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/report-from-pierre-frerichs-fights-against-big-business-t1567.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/daylight-saving-time-march-14-t1566.htm Pollyanna Daylight Saving time will be on the second Sunday in March. Mark your calendars for March 14, 2010 at 2:00 a.m. and set your clock forward. Starting in 2007 Daylight Saving Time was extended to add for more weeks by making it go from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. You can click on the link below to read an interesting article about it. Daylight Saving Time. (Not Daylight SavingS Time.) BSLA Upcoming Events Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:57:58 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/daylight-saving-time-march-14-t1566.htm#3627 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/daylight-saving-time-march-14-t1566.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/to-maintain-a-healthy-lifestyle-t1565.htm Reporter To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity 1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down. 2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice! 3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that. 4. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks . Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso. 5. In the Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write ' For Marijuana. 6. ... What's go'in round on the Internet Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:22:13 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/to-maintain-a-healthy-lifestyle-t1565.htm#3626 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/to-maintain-a-healthy-lifestyle-t1565.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/full-throttle-cruisers-car-show-t1563.htm Pollyanna Full Throttle Cruisers Car Show
At the Armory in Milbank
Sunday March 28, 2010
]]> BSLA Upcoming Events Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:46:33 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/full-throttle-cruisers-car-show-t1563.htm#3624 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/full-throttle-cruisers-car-show-t1563.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsc-city-and-government-f3/how-is-the-baseball-field-going-t1562.htm mouthpiece
Does anyone know how the discussions have gone to date?]]> BSC City and Government Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:44:17 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsc-city-and-government-f3/how-is-the-baseball-field-going-t1562.htm#3623 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsc-city-and-government-f3/how-is-the-baseball-field-going-t1562.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/coaches-fighting-cancer-fundraiser-milbank-t1561.htm Pollyanna Coaches Fighting Cancer Fundraiser
Dodgeball Tournament
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Armory]]> BSLA Upcoming Events Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:43:24 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/coaches-fighting-cancer-fundraiser-milbank-t1561.htm#3622 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/coaches-fighting-cancer-fundraiser-milbank-t1561.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/the-eda-how-do-you-respect-entities-that-are-so-self-serving-t1560.htm mouthpiece We have to make government better and more open without excuses. Tonight I went on the EDA website and discovered they have called a special meeting (workshop) without notifying us at the Forums. There is no doubt that the we did not receive notice. The question will be whether there will be a quorum present and whether they will take any action. Perhaps Ms. Oakes was spending too much time on real estate transactions and forgot to notify us. Do we have to send a special notice to every ... City and Government Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:01:47 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/the-eda-how-do-you-respect-entities-that-are-so-self-serving-t1560.htm#3621 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/the-eda-how-do-you-respect-entities-that-are-so-self-serving-t1560.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/agenda-for-special-meeting-ortonville-city-council-march-6-2010-t1559.htm Reporter ORTONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING CITY MEETING ROOM315 Madison Avenue,[b] Ortonville, MN[/b] [b]Saturday March 6, 2010[/b] 9:00 A.M. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Budget Review POSTING STATEMENT This agenda was posted for public review in the office of the Clerk-Administrator on February 26, 2010. ________________________________ ____________________ Clerk/Administrator Date Please contact the office of the City ... City and Government Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:42:51 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/agenda-for-special-meeting-ortonville-city-council-march-6-2010-t1559.htm#3619 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/agenda-for-special-meeting-ortonville-city-council-march-6-2010-t1559.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-bulldogs-k-12-f19/milbank-does-well-in-northern-south-dakota-nfl-district-qualifying-tournament-t1558.htm mouthpiece "Although no Milbank High School speakers qualified for the national tournament, they did have some outstanding results at the Northern South Dakota NFL District Qualifying tournament held in Brookings February 26-27th. We have a young squad and many have been competing in novice divisions during the season. They had to step it up and hit the ranks of varsity at this contest" noted head coach Douglas Tschetter. Tschetter is assisted by Ron Frauenshuh. Sophomores John Ward ... Milbank Bulldogs K-12 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:29:40 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-bulldogs-k-12-f19/milbank-does-well-in-northern-south-dakota-nfl-district-qualifying-tournament-t1558.htm#3616 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-bulldogs-k-12-f19/milbank-does-well-in-northern-south-dakota-nfl-district-qualifying-tournament-t1558.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/europe-to-investigate-drug-companies-influence-in-pandemic-t1557.htm Lady Hawk There are numerous videos on Europe investigating the influence of drug companies to have the World Health Organization to declare the swine-flu pandemic. This is the other side of the news that should be reported to the public. I have included the "related video's" so that you can click on them for other stories after the video finishes playing. According to the story 12,000 people have died worldwide of swine-flu and an average of 250,000 dies of the regular flu each year. (I ... Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:55:13 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/europe-to-investigate-drug-companies-influence-in-pandemic-t1557.htm#3615 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/europe-to-investigate-drug-companies-influence-in-pandemic-t1557.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/rep-falk-update-t1556.htm Reporter ARE YOU AWARE OF “LIVE CHECK” FRAUD? Have you ever gotten a check in the mail that made you scratch your head and ask: Is this thing real? Odds are that 10 or 15 dollar check is too good to be true – and if you cash it, you’re liable to get caught up in a litany of exorbitant fees. That’s why I have authored a bill (HF2599) that would make these deceptive “Live Check” schemes illegal in Minnesota. Live Check solicitation schemes are relatively common – and oftentimes they target senior ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:04:27 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/rep-falk-update-t1556.htm#3614 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/rep-falk-update-t1556.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/ortonville-city-council-notice-and-agenda-t1551.htm Reporter Public notice is hereby given that The Ortonville City Council Will Hold A Regular Council Meeting For the Purpose of Conducting Regular Council Business On Monday March 1, 2010 At 7:00 P.M. The Meeting will be held at the City Meeting Room 315 Madison Avenue Ortonville, MN The City of Ortonville complies with the ADA. Individuals with disabilities who require special aids should contact City of Ortonville, 217 NW Third Street, Suite 101 Ortonville, MN. 56278, 320-839-3428, ... City and Government Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:23:58 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/ortonville-city-council-notice-and-agenda-t1551.htm#3595 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/ortonville-city-council-notice-and-agenda-t1551.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/frerichs-announces-candidacy-for-district-1-state-senate-t1555.htm Reporter Representative Jason Frerichs South Dakota House of Representatives (605) 773-3851 (Capitol) (605) 949-2204 (Cell Phone) rep.frerichs@state.sd.us www.jasonfrerichs.com www.twitter.com/jasonfrerichs February 26, 2010 Frerichs announces candidacy for District 1 State Senate WILMOT – State Representative Jason Frerichs announces today that he will seek the Democrat nomination for the State Senate seat in Legislative District 1. Frerichs is completing his first term as ... Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:06:57 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/frerichs-announces-candidacy-for-district-1-state-senate-t1555.htm#3612 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/frerichs-announces-candidacy-for-district-1-state-senate-t1555.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/representative-falk-votes-for-funded-abortions-t1554.htm Reporter Dear Pro-Life Friend, Last week the Minnesota State House of Representatives voted to continue taxpayer funded abortions as part of the state’s General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) program. Your representative, Andrew Falk, cast his vote on Feb. 18 against the pro-life “Fritz Amendment” that would have prevented taxpayer funded abortions. The pro-life amendment died on a 67 to 67 tie vote! Rep. Falk cast the decisive vote to continue taxpayer funded abortions in the GAMC program. While ... Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:04:35 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/representative-falk-votes-for-funded-abortions-t1554.htm#3611 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/representative-falk-votes-for-funded-abortions-t1554.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-march-2-2010-t1553.htm Reporter Grant County Commission Agenda Meeting Date: March 2, 2010 8:00 AM - Call to Order - Roll Call - Approve February 16 minutes - Approve agenda 8:05 - Hwy Supt. Schultz a. Report on bulk oil purchase b. Sign replacement program c. Striping Agreement 8:30 - EM Director Sheryl Mogard a. Flood Plan 9:00 -Todd Kayes, First District of Local Governments 9:30 - Jay Gilbertson, East Dakota Water District 10:00 - Dave Schlosser, Dept. of Legislative Audit a. Report ... Milbank City and Government Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:00:09 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-march-2-2010-t1553.htm#3610 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-march-2-2010-t1553.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/the-new-ortonville-chamber-of-commerce-website-t1542.htm Mary Jo Thompson I have always liked the chamber's website for accessing businesses in this area. I was stunned to access it a few moments ago and realize it has been decimated! I'm hoping this is a work in progress, and that they will reinstate the listings/categories that they had before. Anyone with any interest in coming to Ortonville will find very little incentive to explore further with the limited information that is available. This is a HUGE step backwards. C'mon, guys - the harder people have ... The Coffee Shop Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:28:59 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/the-new-ortonville-chamber-of-commerce-website-t1542.htm#3576 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/the-new-ortonville-chamber-of-commerce-website-t1542.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/ortonville-trojans-k-12-f28/girls-basketball-t1552.htm bulldog Good job on your win lastnight. Keep it going one game at a time. I am very proud of you Girls. Hope to see a big crowed in Marshall. GO TROJANS Ortonville Trojans K-12 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:23:31 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/ortonville-trojans-k-12-f28/girls-basketball-t1552.htm#3606 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/ortonville-trojans-k-12-f28/girls-basketball-t1552.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/fraud-and-wind-power-where-is-law-enforcement-and-the-county-attorney-t1546.htm mouthpiece In the last few weeks I have had a number of citizens complain that representatives from agents of wind power have falsely indicated that the party I am talking to is the last to sign up and other similiar misrepresentations. In reality they have later learned that this is a common tactic of these companies. Many of these companies but up the windpower rights cheap and sell to foreign investors for a gigantic profit. This site promotes a number of reputable windpower representatives ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:48:58 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/fraud-and-wind-power-where-is-law-enforcement-and-the-county-attorney-t1546.htm#3585 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/fraud-and-wind-power-where-is-law-enforcement-and-the-county-attorney-t1546.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsc-city-and-government-f3/big-stone-city-council-meeting-agenda-for-march-1-2010-at-700-pm-t1548.htm bscc AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OFMONDAY MARCH 1, 2010 7:00 p.m. Big Stone City Home of Big Stone Lake Meeting called to order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance and South Dakota State Pledge Minutes of the last meeting- Public Hearings: None Committee Reports: None Claims Approved: APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS Unfinished Business: Liquor Store Renovation – PR # if any, AIA #5 Payment approval Community Center update – Banner presentation Liquor License for ... BSC City and Government Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:21:33 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsc-city-and-government-f3/big-stone-city-council-meeting-agenda-for-march-1-2010-at-700-pm-t1548.htm#3588 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsc-city-and-government-f3/big-stone-city-council-meeting-agenda-for-march-1-2010-at-700-pm-t1548.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/traverse-county-commissioner-meeting-march-2-2010-t1547.htm Reporter TRAVERSE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010 START TIME: 9:00 A.M. AGENDA 9:00 a.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approval of agenda 9:05 a.m. 3. Larry Haukos, Engineer • Department update 9:30 a.m. 4. Sheriff Bob Marts • Department update 9:45 a.m. 5. Matt Franzese, Attorney • Beyer tax court case 10:00 a.m. 6. Sara Gronfeld, Traverse Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Manager/Planning & Zoning Administrator • Program ... Minnesota Politics Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:15:14 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/traverse-county-commissioner-meeting-march-2-2010-t1547.htm#3587 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/traverse-county-commissioner-meeting-march-2-2010-t1547.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/scams-cons-and-safety-f37/phone-scam-targets-grandparents-t1545.htm Lady Hawk A week or two ago I read about a scam that involves calling senior citizens and posing as a grandson and convinces the grandparent to wire them money. Today one of MY relatives received such a call. Fortunately they did not send any money. In the future when I hear about these scams I wll be sure to tell others about it. Check out the video below. If we all keep alert and share scams we hear about it will be safer for us all. Scams, Cons, and Safety Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:07 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/scams-cons-and-safety-f37/phone-scam-targets-grandparents-t1545.htm#3584 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/scams-cons-and-safety-f37/phone-scam-targets-grandparents-t1545.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/charitable-golf-tournament-t1543.htm fishstick I would like to see a 2 man - best ball golf tournament. Entry fee is $100 per team and grouped in 4 somesomes - All day event. Can someone please organize an event like this so we can raise some money for the community???? General Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:44:54 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/charitable-golf-tournament-t1543.htm#3577 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/charitable-golf-tournament-t1543.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/new-veteran-s-organization-at-northridge-and-grace-home-t1544.htm Reporter By: Dan Meyer The office hours for the Big Stone County Veterans Service Office are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. My office phone number is (320) 839-6398. Flash News! I have spoken with representatives from both the Northridge Residence and Grace Home with respect to starting a Veteran’s Organization and I’m happy to report that it’s a go! The first meeting at the Northridge Residence will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at 6:45 pm and at the Grace Home on Thursday, March ... VA Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:11:31 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/new-veteran-s-organization-at-northridge-and-grace-home-t1544.htm#3580 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/new-veteran-s-organization-at-northridge-and-grace-home-t1544.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/our-austrian-and-german-friends-are-distressed-and-trying-to-warn-us-t1541.htm Zorro "After America , There is No Place to Go" The author of this article lives in South Dakota and is very active in attempting to maintain our freedom. I encourage everybody to read this article. I see so many parallels in this country? Spread the word;contact your congressional reps; vote them out if they don’t do what they should. Google Kitty Werthmann to see articles and videos. America Truly is the Greatest Country in the World Don't Let Freedom Slip Away By: ... What's go'in round on the Internet Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:24:45 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/our-austrian-and-german-friends-are-distressed-and-trying-to-warn-us-t1541.htm#3574 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/our-austrian-and-german-friends-are-distressed-and-trying-to-warn-us-t1541.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/congratulations-to-liberty-and-the-big-stone-lake-area-community-t1540.htm mouthpiece There are those who are jealous of the success of this site and no one deserves more of the credit than a high school woman who changed the definition of a website in just a few short weeks. Once again this site has more people reading and hitting the site than any other in the area. I would like to draw a comparison between the Chamber of Commerce who rarely had a hundred hits a week and this has over 100 hits a day. The success and the numbers speak for themselves. There are those ... What's go'in round on the Internet Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:28:35 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/congratulations-to-liberty-and-the-big-stone-lake-area-community-t1540.htm#3573 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/congratulations-to-liberty-and-the-big-stone-lake-area-community-t1540.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/why-do-small-towns-fail-milbank-ortonville-big-stone-cit-t1534.htm mouthpiece
Then the story proceeds to describe this small town as clique' and now this young couple understands why the community has failed.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100216/ap_on_re_us/us_saving_hazelton]]> Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:45:32 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/why-do-small-towns-fail-milbank-ortonville-big-stone-cit-t1534.htm#3553 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/why-do-small-towns-fail-milbank-ortonville-big-stone-cit-t1534.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/is-ortonville-run-by-a-council-or-committees-t1519.htm Lady Hawk The past year has been very revealing in how the City of Ortonville was run. While the City Council was an elected body they only the visible part of the city machinery. The City posted the minutes of their meeting but it was the committees that had the actual job of making recommendations. They would have their meetings and then bring their recommendations to the city council and the city council would follow the recommendations. There was no real discussion and the minutes of the committees ... City and Government Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:27:18 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/is-ortonville-run-by-a-council-or-committees-t1519.htm#3528 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/is-ortonville-run-by-a-council-or-committees-t1519.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/throw-the-bums-out-t1532.htm mouthpiece Survey's are showing more and more that most of us are fed up with all incumbents more so than ever. It all started with the Health care reform of the President. Most of us did not support this plan, but almost everyone of us believe that we need reform. Republicans, if you do not make the changes we need to throw you guys out as well. Here are the facts. The health insurance industry had record profits for 2009 and gouged all of us to get there. Here are the statistics: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100212/NEWS02/702129851/-1/s http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HealthCare/health-insurers-post-record-profits/story?id=9818699 The ... Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:49:13 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/throw-the-bums-out-t1532.htm#3550 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/throw-the-bums-out-t1532.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/mary-taffe-s-depiction-of-pollution-on-big-stone-lake-receiv-t1537.htm mouthpiece Mary Taffe from Ortonville has received national internet attention with pictures depicting pollution issues that have occurred on Big Stone Lake. This is a must see: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/pretty-pollution-photos-show-depths-of-minnesota-lakes-environmental-distress-slideshow.php?campaign=th_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+treehuggersite+%28Treehugger%29 Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:50:03 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/mary-taffe-s-depiction-of-pollution-on-big-stone-lake-receiv-t1537.htm#3559 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/mary-taffe-s-depiction-of-pollution-on-big-stone-lake-receiv-t1537.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/winterfest-medallion-was-found-t1538.htm Pollyanna
We will try to find out more and report the details as we have them.]]> BSLA Upcoming Events Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:49:29 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/winterfest-medallion-was-found-t1538.htm#3560 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/winterfest-medallion-was-found-t1538.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/the-2010-winterfest-medallion-hunt-clues-t1530.htm computerwhiz
So stay tuned, and good hunting everyone!]]> BSLA Upcoming Events Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:48:33 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/the-2010-winterfest-medallion-hunt-clues-t1530.htm#3544 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/the-2010-winterfest-medallion-hunt-clues-t1530.htm