http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:29:13 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/12/33/84/16/forums10.jpg http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/feed/? http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/big-stone-city-news-f59/looking-for-volunteers-to-help-sandbag-in-big-stone-city-t1598.htm Pollyanna
You can read more about Grant County Officials say more water is coming.]]> Big Stone City News Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:29:13 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/big-stone-city-news-f59/looking-for-volunteers-to-help-sandbag-in-big-stone-city-t1598.htm#3684 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/big-stone-city-news-f59/looking-for-volunteers-to-help-sandbag-in-big-stone-city-t1598.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/hanson-furniture-s-website-is-new-and-fantastic-t1597.htm mouthpiece Hanson Furniture has upgraded their web site and this is a great website. Just click on the advertising on the home page and it will link you to the site. The Coffee Shop Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:09:29 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/hanson-furniture-s-website-is-new-and-fantastic-t1597.htm#3683 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/the-coffee-shop-f23/hanson-furniture-s-website-is-new-and-fantastic-t1597.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/retiring-chief-justice-warns-of-judicial-crisis-t1596.htm mouthpiece
This is truly a sad time for our judiciary and further cutbacks seem emminent.

For the rest of the story see:

http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/87977107.html?elr=KArksUUUU]]> Minnesota Politics Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:06:42 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/retiring-chief-justice-warns-of-judicial-crisis-t1596.htm#3682 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/retiring-chief-justice-warns-of-judicial-crisis-t1596.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/farmer-workshop-on-direct-marketing-in-ortonville-t1595.htm Pollyanna Farmer Workshop on Direct Marketing of Local Food March 25 in Ortonville, MN Montevideo, Minn. - Marketing food raised on family farms will be the subject of a workshop Thursday, March 25, beginning at 7 p.m., at First United Methodist Church of Ortonville (803 Roy Street) in Ortonville, MN. This Land Stewardship Project workshop is free of charge, but participants are encouraged to pre-register by contacting the LSP's Tom Taylor at 320-269-2105 or ttaylor@landstewardshipproject.org. The ... General Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:51:00 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/farmer-workshop-on-direct-marketing-in-ortonville-t1595.htm#3681 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/farmer-workshop-on-direct-marketing-in-ortonville-t1595.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/wind-energy-victim-of-line-item-vetoes-t1594.htm Reporter March 15, 2010 PAWLENTY VETO TAKES THE WIND OUT FROM UNDER CANBY TURBINE Minnesota West wind turbine training facility falls to Governor’s line-item veto ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Pawlenty’s veto pen today eliminated $200,000 in planning and design funding for the installation of a commercial-scale wind turbine at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. State Rep. Andrew Falk (DFL - Murdock), called the Governor’s veto misguided. “This is a missed opportunity,” said ... Minnesota Politics Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:40:54 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/wind-energy-victim-of-line-item-vetoes-t1594.htm#3680 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/wind-energy-victim-of-line-item-vetoes-t1594.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-general-f16/milbank-freecycle-t1593.htm HisLoveIsPrecious Hello! I just wanted to let you know about a Freecycle group that has just started in the Milbank area. For those of you who are not familiar with Freecycle, it is an online group that people post things they are giving away (for FREE) or they may post that they are searching for things as well (for FREE). It is really a good resource for finding treasures that other people don't think are so special anymore. I have found many wonderful things over the years through Freecycle! I have ... Milbank General Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:27:25 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-general-f16/milbank-freecycle-t1593.htm#3679 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-general-f16/milbank-freecycle-t1593.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/local-man-participating-as-student-trainer-in-college-hockey-s-final-five-t1592.htm mouthpiece Logan Frauenshuh played hockey at Alexandria for a number of years but his hockey days were cut short when he received a torn ACL playing baseball for Big Stone City. Logan continued though in hockey as a student trainer for the Alexandria Cardinals and went to St. Cloud State. He has been one of the student trainers for the St. Cloud State Huskies who this weekend advanced to the Final Five this weekend. Thus giving Logan at least one more weekend of hockey. By the way, he loves ... General Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:06:36 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/local-man-participating-as-student-trainer-in-college-hockey-s-final-five-t1592.htm#3678 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/local-man-participating-as-student-trainer-in-college-hockey-s-final-five-t1592.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/veteran-s-have-new-recruitment-and-employment-website-t1591.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. WANTED…..Little Patriots!!!! I am requesting the services of little patriots to help this big patriot distribute flags before the start of the Ortonville Corn Festival Parade. After handing out the flags to the folks, they can walk with me behind the VA Benefits Parade Float to show our true colors. The true colors of ... VA Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:52:30 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/veteran-s-have-new-recruitment-and-employment-website-t1591.htm#3677 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/veteran-s-have-new-recruitment-and-employment-website-t1591.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-dates-set-for-august-4-8-2010-new-carnival-signed-t1590.htm bscfair Big Stone County Fair dates set for August 4-8, New Carnival signed. The dates for the 2010 Big Stone County Fair have been set for August 4-8. This date is about one month later than recent fairs, and this change is necessary to accommodate a new carnival for 2010. The Fairboard is pleased to announce that a contract has been signed with Crescent City Amusements which is based out of Slidell, LA. The Fair is always looking to increase both the quantity and quality of rides and we ... BSLA Upcoming Events Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:55:59 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-dates-set-for-august-4-8-2010-new-carnival-signed-t1590.htm#3676 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-dates-set-for-august-4-8-2010-new-carnival-signed-t1590.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/two-reported-dead-in-madison-mn-rollover-t1589.htm Reporter
It is reported that a 2003 Mitsubishi was driving northbound on Hwy. 75 north of Madison and failed to negogiate a turn and left the Highway and then flipped over.

The names of the parties involved have not been released.]]> Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:32:50 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/two-reported-dead-in-madison-mn-rollover-t1589.htm#3675 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/two-reported-dead-in-madison-mn-rollover-t1589.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/should-farm-interests-be-subject-to-federal-anti-trust-laws-t1588.htm Reporter
http://www.agweek.com/event/article/id/154165/publisher_ID/40/]]> Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:15:08 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/should-farm-interests-be-subject-to-federal-anti-trust-laws-t1588.htm#3674 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/should-farm-interests-be-subject-to-federal-anti-trust-laws-t1588.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/everything-military-f45/not-all-military-language-is-the-same-t1587.htm Pollyanna The following note was posted in a military supply store. There was no attributing author. Military Facts One reason the military services have trouble coordinating joint operations is that they don't speak the same language. For example: If you tell Navy personnel to secure a building they will trun off the lights, lock the doors and go home. The Army will occupy the building and guard the doors so that no one can enter. The Marines will assault the building, blow off ... Everything Military Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:30:41 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/everything-military-f45/not-all-military-language-is-the-same-t1587.htm#3673 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/everything-military-f45/not-all-military-language-is-the-same-t1587.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/retiree-bathtub-test-t1586.htm Reporter Retiree Bathtub Test > > During a visit to my doctor, I asked him, "How do you determine > whether or not a retiree should be put in an old age home?" > > "Well," he said, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a > teacup and a bucket to the retiree and ask him or her to empty the > bathtub" > > "Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket > because it > is bigger ... What's go'in round on the Internet Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:22:58 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/retiree-bathtub-test-t1586.htm#3672 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-go-in-round-on-the-internet-f78/retiree-bathtub-test-t1586.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-march-16-2010-t1585.htm Reporter Grant County Commission Agenda Meeting Date: March 16, 2010 8:00 AM - Call to Order - Roll Call - Approve March 2 minutes - Approve agenda 8:05 - Drainage a. Tiling permit application from Alan Schneck for the NE ¼, 10-119-48 8:15 - Hwy Supt. Schultz a. County Road 10 – removal of curve(old Hwy 12 by the granite quarries) b. County Road 2 (143rd St) Section 2 in Melrose Twp. Request to raise the road 9:00 - Land Lease Sale 9:05 - County Real Estate Sale 9:15 ... Milbank City and Government Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:00:43 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-march-16-2010-t1585.htm#3671 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-march-16-2010-t1585.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/state-representative-jason-frerichs-legislative-update-t1584.htm Reporter Timing is Everything in the Legislature A year ago I remember very clear when the buzz around the State Capitol building was the federal stimulus money flowing into South Dakota. Officials from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget working with the legislative branch prepared various amendments to our general appropriations bill to ensure the state would benefit from the federal funds. Timing is important this spring, especially as we think about all of the moisture that has appeared ... South Dakota Politics Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:51:47 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/state-representative-jason-frerichs-legislative-update-t1584.htm#3670 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/state-representative-jason-frerichs-legislative-update-t1584.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/representative-falk-report-t1583.htm Reporter ST. PAUL, MN – With nearly 220,000 Minnesotans unemployed, the Minnesota Legislature worked quickly this session to pass a bonding bill (HF2700) focused on putting people back to work. By passing the bill early, state Rep. Andrew Falk (DFL – Murdock) says the state can cash in on lower interest rates, and get thousands of people back on the job when the ground thaws this spring. “Often I hear from constituents that state government needs to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. ... Minnesota Politics Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:47:34 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/representative-falk-report-t1583.htm#3669 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/minnesota-politics-f15/representative-falk-report-t1583.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-commissioner-agenda-t1582.htm mouthpiece TRAVERSE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010 START TIME: 10:30 A.M. AGENDA 10:30 a.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve agenda 3. Roger Schmidt • County concerns 11:00 a.m. 4. Larry Haukos, Engineer • Departmental update 11:30 a.m. 5. Kevin Balfanz, Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) • MCIT annual report 11:45 a.m. 6. Tom Schmitz, Emergency Management Director • Emergency resolution 12:00 p.m. 7. ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:42:13 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-commissioner-agenda-t1582.htm#3668 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-commissioner-agenda-t1582.htm 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/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/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/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