http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:26:22 GMT 10 http://i63.servimg.com/u/f63/12/33/84/16/forums10.jpg http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/feed/? http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/veblen-dairy-or-tell-us-again-what-a-great-economic-opportunity-cafos-offer-a-community-t1810.htm joelie hicks Interested? Read more about: safety, South Dakota, travel Guest Column: North Dakota Farm Owed Million by Millner Below is a letter to the editor from Sandra Banish, a North Dakota farm wife who says her farm is owed over a million dollars by the bankrupt Veblen East Dairy. She says the dairy debacle wrought by Prairie Ridge Management's failure to keep its dairies in the black has devastated not just her family finances but the entire local economy. Thee text also appears in the ... Animal-Agriculture Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:26:22 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/veblen-dairy-or-tell-us-again-what-a-great-economic-opportunity-cafos-offer-a-community-t1810.htm#4087 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/veblen-dairy-or-tell-us-again-what-a-great-economic-opportunity-cafos-offer-a-community-t1810.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/raw-milk-news-t1714.htm joelie hicks www.thecompletepatient.com
The vultures circle MN raw dairy....]]> Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Mon, 31 May 2010 22:11:38 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/raw-milk-news-t1714.htm#3925 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/raw-milk-news-t1714.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/sioux-falls-fargo-merge-health-care-t1224.htm Reporter

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Health Care System Merger Nears Finish Line]]> Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:22:47 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/sioux-falls-fargo-merge-health-care-t1224.htm#3005 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/sioux-falls-fargo-merge-health-care-t1224.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/socialized-medicine-are-we-there-yet-t533.htm Lady Hawk It is being reported that in the stimulus package is a provision reflecting the handiwork of Tom Daschle. Your Health by: Betsy McCaughey According to the article above: "One new bureaucracy, the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology, will monitor treatments to make sure your doctor is doing what the federal government deems appropriate and cost effective. The goal is to reduce costs and “guide” your doctor’s decisions (442, 446). These provisions ... Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:50:41 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/socialized-medicine-are-we-there-yet-t533.htm#1275 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/socialized-medicine-are-we-there-yet-t533.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-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/the-common-sense-belt-t1000.htm Zorro Check this out! It's the Associated Press Economic Stress Indicator, which charts the economic factors of all of the U.S.' counties. A rating of 10 or higher is considered stressed, based on the factors (unemployment, foreclosures and bankruptcies). There is, according to a report on Yahoo news this morning, a swath of counties through the Great Plains that are insulated from the recession. It has shrunk from 500 counties to about 200 counties, the report said. Here is the link to the ... Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:55:41 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/the-common-sense-belt-t1000.htm#2471 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/the-common-sense-belt-t1000.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/america-rising-videoan-open-letter-to-democrats-t1449.htm Lady Hawk Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:14:09 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/america-rising-videoan-open-letter-to-democrats-t1449.htm#3400 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/america-rising-videoan-open-letter-to-democrats-t1449.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/did-the-obama-administration-kill-big-stone-ii-t1130.htm mouthpiece After reading the following article one has to think that this administration may have killed Big Stone II. WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency took steps Wednesday to control the emissions blamed for global warming from power plants, factories and refineries for the first time. The EPA proposal would require polluters to reduce six greenhouse gases by installing the best available technology and improving energy efficiency whenever a facility is significantly changed ... Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:12:00 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/did-the-obama-administration-kill-big-stone-ii-t1130.htm#2765 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/did-the-obama-administration-kill-big-stone-ii-t1130.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/tell-your-horror-stories-about-the-insurance-industry-t1052.htm mouthpiece A few years ago I was made aware of a fatality in which three were killed including a child. The family struggled for over a year waiting for one of the two insurance companies to pay the ambulance bill that carried their deceased child. The total of the bill was less than $900.00. This poor family received the ambulance bill for months and submitted the claim monthly. The bill was never paid. This story continues like many others and as the two insurance companies fought about ... Lets talk: National News and topics of interest Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:44:27 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/tell-your-horror-stories-about-the-insurance-industry-t1052.htm#2599 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-national-news-and-topics-of-interest-f10/tell-your-horror-stories-about-the-insurance-industry-t1052.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/what-i-learned-on-vacation-ruminations-of-a-local-locavore-t1809.htm joelie hicks We are blessed here in this area, consumers are demanding better food products, local food is alive and well in lots of places. That in a nutshell is what i learned when The man of the place and I took a vacation to Ann Arbor Michigan recently. We took the Amtrak which gave us a lot of opportunity to observe the landscape and small towns along the way. We had a layover in Chicago, so we walked around the 'town' a little. We boarded and unboarded in St Cloud, Mn, spending a little time there ... Animal-Agriculture Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:35:00 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/what-i-learned-on-vacation-ruminations-of-a-local-locavore-t1809.htm#4076 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/what-i-learned-on-vacation-ruminations-of-a-local-locavore-t1809.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/growing-evidence-against-the-claims-of-industrial-agriculture-t1808.htm joelie hicks Amid the sea of conventional farm magazines (which i do read) I look forward to two publications. The Land Stewardship Project Newsletter and Acres/USA. Both were waiting for me when I arrived home from vacation. While they are always a treat, these two issues were especially rich in information. The LSP had a great article on the myth of Roundup herbacide being safe, quoting from a Purdue professor of plant pathology in an article from The No Till Farmer, with a link to more info. Also the ... Animal-Agriculture Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:58:24 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/growing-evidence-against-the-claims-of-industrial-agriculture-t1808.htm#4075 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/growing-evidence-against-the-claims-of-industrial-agriculture-t1808.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/should-we-continue-to-promote-farm-production-by-large-corporations-t1805.htm mouthpiece As some on this site continue to promote bigger is better this weeks egg salmonella poisoning demostrates better than ever why bigger can lead to national recalls and hundreds and potentially thousands of sicknesses and deaths. In the day where there was healthy competition and numerous suppliers and distributors for eggs the consumer benefited from competition and the country benefitted that if one supplier or distributor created some typte of contamination other suppliers quickly jumped ... South Dakota Politics Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:04:27 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/should-we-continue-to-promote-farm-production-by-large-corporations-t1805.htm#4063 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/should-we-continue-to-promote-farm-production-by-large-corporations-t1805.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/why-this-years-cornfest-lacked-t1806.htm tweety_56278 I am not sure where to begin. but here it goes. I have lived in Ortonville all but 3 years of my life I am 27 now and I have loved cornfest every year up until the last few, I believe this years corn fest was the worst as far as events and things to do, when I was younger I remember there being things such as, three legged races, gunny sack races, Local bands, Magicians, etc I mean there was so much going on all over town I never knew if my bike would get me where I wanted to be on time. Now ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:43:04 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/why-this-years-cornfest-lacked-t1806.htm#4064 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/why-this-years-cornfest-lacked-t1806.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/va-dependency-indemnity-compensation-t1807.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. The results of the 72nd Annual Ortonville Cornfest Outreach efforts are in! Number of veterans who stopped by the booth 43. Number of appointments scheduled 7. Number of Business cards handed out to include the Parade on Sunday 500. Number of U.S. Flag lapel pins handed out 300. The Parade on Sunday was awesome. ... VA Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:04:22 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/va-dependency-indemnity-compensation-t1807.htm#4066 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/va-dependency-indemnity-compensation-t1807.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/south-dakota-fails-to-win-education-grant-t1804.htm mouthpiece
Is this becoming landowners against the masses?

Read: http://www.argusleader.com/article/20100822/NEWS/8220325]]> South Dakota Politics Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:52:38 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/south-dakota-fails-to-win-education-grant-t1804.htm#4062 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/south-dakota-politics-f12/south-dakota-fails-to-win-education-grant-t1804.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/looking-for-a-place-to-live-in-big-stone-county-t1803.htm flyingtomato Apologies if this is in the wrong forum--I'm a newbie. I've been hired to work in Big Stone County as a Healthy Foods Organizer--working with producers and schools, senior living facilities, grocery stores, farmers markets, etc. to increase production and consumption of healthy and locally-produced foods. I start on September 1st, but I have not yet been able to nail down a place to live. I am hoping to rent at least through the winter months; it's possible I'll be interested in buying ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:25:02 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/looking-for-a-place-to-live-in-big-stone-county-t1803.htm#4056 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/looking-for-a-place-to-live-in-big-stone-county-t1803.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/big-stone-county-and-environs-welcome-rebecca-terk-t1796.htm joelie hicks I have been trying to link her flying tomato farms link here. Alas, i am unsuccessful.
Stay tuned, things are happening.]]> Animal-Agriculture Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:12:03 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/big-stone-county-and-environs-welcome-rebecca-terk-t1796.htm#4049 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/animal-agriculture-f131/big-stone-county-and-environs-welcome-rebecca-terk-t1796.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/visit-dan-at-cornfest-t1802.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. Well, the Ortonville 72nd Annual Cornfest was held over the past weekend. Stay tuned for the numbers of veterans and their family members who stopped by the VA Benefits Booth and scheduled appointments with my office. Are there any other events planned for the VA Outreach Benefits Booth? Yes there are! I’ll have ... VA Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:23:50 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/visit-dan-at-cornfest-t1802.htm#4055 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/visit-dan-at-cornfest-t1802.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-commissioner-meeting-agenda-t1801.htm Reporter TRAVERSE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 START TIME: 10:00 A.M. AGENDA 10:00 a.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve agenda 10:05 a.m. 3. Larry Haukos, Engineer • Equipment quotes • Hasbargen road matter • Wendell pit ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:56:13 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-commissioner-meeting-agenda-t1801.htm#4054 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-commissioner-meeting-agenda-t1801.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-commission-agenda-t1800.htm Reporter Grant County Commission Agenda Meeting Date: August 17, 2010 8:00 AM - Call to Order - Roll Call - Approve August 3, 2010 minutes - Approve agenda 8:05 - P & Z Officer for Drainage permit applications a. Gene Jibben – NE ¼ NW ¼ Section 16 Adams Twp. b. Blake Sime – N ½ Section 19 Adams Twp. c. Mark Rethke – NW ¼ Section 23 Melrose Twp. d. Mark Rethke – NE ¼ Section 22 Melrose ... Milbank City and Government Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:26:06 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-commission-agenda-t1800.htm#4053 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-commission-agenda-t1800.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/ortonville-city-council-meeting-agenda-t1799.htm Reporter ORTONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Library Media Center412 2nd Street NW,[b] Ortonville, MN[/b] [b]Monday August 16, 2010[/b] 7:00 P.M. The City Council is provided background information for agenda items in advance by City staff and appointed commissions, committees and boards. Decisions are based on this information, as well as City policy and practices, input from constituents and a Council ... City and Government Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:39:46 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/ortonville-city-council-meeting-agenda-t1799.htm#4052 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/ortonville-city-council-meeting-agenda-t1799.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/sports-f46/ortonville-teeners-win-in-region-and-move-to-semi-round-t1798.htm Reporter The Big Stone City-Ortonville 15-16 year old teener team defeated Sisseton 11-7 after Sisseton staged a late game rally. The Big Stone City-Ortonville team sent Riley Blake to the mound and he allowed no earned runs. The team behind the sound defense of Josh Teske, Tony Schake and Cole Peters were able to develop a lead with the aggressive hitting of Nate Nelson, Quincy Swenson and Ben Valek. The pitching (Ryan Hanson and James Nitz) were able to hold on to the lead. The team faces ... Sports Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:46:52 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/sports-f46/ortonville-teeners-win-in-region-and-move-to-semi-round-t1798.htm#4051 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/sports-f46/ortonville-teeners-win-in-region-and-move-to-semi-round-t1798.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/ortonville-pd-puts-brakes-on-speeding-t1797.htm Reporter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08-05-10 ORTONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PUTS THE BRAKES ON SPEEDING MOTORISTS DURING JULY ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN Throughout July, Ortonville Police Department conducted enhanced speed patrols and cited five motorists traveling at illegal speeds during a statewide speed enforcement campaign administrated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic ... General Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:39:56 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/ortonville-pd-puts-brakes-on-speeding-t1797.htm#4050 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/ortonville-pd-puts-brakes-on-speeding-t1797.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/chocolate-river-bars-t1795.htm nascargirl Chocolate River Bars 1 stick butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp almond extract 1-1/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Mix butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg and almond extract and beat well. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, soda, and salt. Mix into butter mixture, beating well. Spread batter into greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips ... What's Cooking? Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:18:35 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/chocolate-river-bars-t1795.htm#4048 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/chocolate-river-bars-t1795.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/coffee-shop-archive-f69/growth-vs-vitality-t1794.htm joelie hicks I had a great conversation with a young man the other night, we discussed two subjects close to my heart, local food and restoring local communities. It is my feeling that most economic development groups push growth. What exactly is growth? Does Twin Brooks, SD want to be Manhattan, NY? Do we push for growth and like an athlete fed steroids develop the brawn at the expense of the heart? How do we identify the heart and soul of any community? I think that as citizens we should consider the ... Coffee Shop Archive Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:27:46 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/coffee-shop-archive-f69/growth-vs-vitality-t1794.htm#4047 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/coffee-shop-archive-f69/growth-vs-vitality-t1794.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-august-4-8-free-entertainment-highlighted-t1793.htm bscfair Big Stone County Fair August 4-8, Free Entertainment Highlighted The Big Stone County Fair is this week and the Free Entertainment stage and Beer Garden will be busy all five days with a wide variety of performances and events. As in the past, we are a Free Fair with no charge for outside gate admission or parking and every performance or event in this article is Free to attend as well. There will be several new events on Wednesday, August 4th to kick off the fair beginning with Free ... BSLA Upcoming Events Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:18:10 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-august-4-8-free-entertainment-highlighted-t1793.htm#4046 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-august-4-8-free-entertainment-highlighted-t1793.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-august-3-2010-t1792.htm Reporter Grant County Commission Agenda Meeting Date: August 3, 2010 8:00 AM - Call to Order - Roll Call - Approve July 14 and 27, 2010 minutes - Approve agenda 8:05 - P & Z Officer for Drainage permit applications a. Chuck Liebe - SE ¼ NE ¼ & E ½ SE ¼ Section 31, Twp 121, Range 47 (Melrose) e. Jerry Bury - S ½ SE ¼ Section 10, Twp 120, Range 48 (West Alban) ... Milbank City and Government Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:06:16 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-august-3-2010-t1792.htm#4045 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-commission-agenda-august-3-2010-t1792.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/traverse-county-agenda-august-3-2010-t1791.htm Reporter TRAVERSE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 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 • County Road 18/Hasbargen matter • Departmental update 9:30 a.m. 4. Bob Marts, Sheriff ... Regional News & Interest Archive Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:03:52 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/traverse-county-agenda-august-3-2010-t1791.htm#4044 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/traverse-county-agenda-august-3-2010-t1791.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/game-day-t1790.htm gcLibrary 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Join us after school for board games or playing with the Wii. ]]> Grant County Library Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:38:05 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/game-day-t1790.htm#4043 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/game-day-t1790.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/game-days-resume-t1789.htm gcLibrary 10:30 - 1:00
Play our Wii or Board Games.]]> Grant County Library Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:36:54 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/game-days-resume-t1789.htm#4042 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/game-days-resume-t1789.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/giant-book-sale-t1788.htm gcLibrary Beginning August 9th our community room will be filled with books, magazines and other miscellaneous items for sale.
1st Week: Suggested donation per item
2nd Week: Suggested donation of $5 per bag
3rd-4th Week: Bargain-Bag Sale with suggested donation of $2 per bag.

This sale will end September 4th.]]> Grant County Library Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:35:53 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/giant-book-sale-t1788.htm#4041 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/grant-county-library-f41/giant-book-sale-t1788.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/city-announces-deer-hunt-t1787.htm Reporter News Release: 07-28-10 2010 City Of Ortonville Deer Hunt Portions of the City of Ortonville will be open to archery deer hunting by special permit. This deer control program is an effort to reduce the city deer population and the damage to property the deer cause. A total of 30 bonus deer permits will be available for the hunt (Sept. 18, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010). A proficiency test and a $7.50 administrative fee will be required to qualify. Archers must also possess a valid ... General Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:18:59 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/city-announces-deer-hunt-t1787.htm#4040 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/general-f13/city-announces-deer-hunt-t1787.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/visit-va-officer-at-corn-fest-t1786.htm mouthpiece 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. What’s going on in Big Stone County this month? The Big Stone County Fair will be held this year from 4 - 8 August in Clinton, Minnesota. I’ll be having a VA Benefits Booth during the Fair. Please stop by and let’s talk. The 72nd Annual Cornfest Celebration will happen from 20 - 22 August at the Ortonville Lakeside Park. ... VA Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:29:14 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/visit-va-officer-at-corn-fest-t1786.htm#4039 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/visit-va-officer-at-corn-fest-t1786.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-general-f16/farmers-market-how-to-eat-well-affordably-t1785.htm joelie hicks Sweet corn, turkey pie, carrots and fudge for dessert. the initial output was less than $15, and we will make two meals each and enhance several other meals with what I purchased.]]> Milbank General Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:28:21 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-general-f16/farmers-market-how-to-eat-well-affordably-t1785.htm#4038 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-general-f16/farmers-market-how-to-eat-well-affordably-t1785.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-comissioner-s-agenda-july-27-010-t1784.htm Reporter Grant County Commission Agenda Meeting Date: July 27, 2010 8:00 AM - Call to Order - Approve Minutes for July 6, 7, 8, 2010 - Approve Agenda 8:05 - P& Z Officer for Drainage permit applications a. Tim Zubke – SW ¼ , Section 15, Twp 121N, Range 48(Melrose) b. John Storsteen – NE ¼ EX Lot 1 and E ½ NW ¼ EX ROAD PT SOLD, Section 9, Twp 120, Range 48(West Alban) c. Tim Stengel ... Milbank City and Government Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:18:19 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-comissioner-s-agenda-july-27-010-t1784.htm#4037 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/milbank-city-and-government-f20/grant-county-comissioner-s-agenda-july-27-010-t1784.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/concerned-citizens-of-grant-county-vs-the-lunatic-fringe-t1713.htm Lady Hawk The title of this post is a little racy even for me but I have kept my civility for as long as I could and it just seemed to be the time to get this out in the open. First of all I would like to point out that in my opinion it is NEVER appropriate to belittle your neighbor. To make disparaging remarks in order to discredit them. You may ask then, why the title? The title comes from hearing to many comments by people who do not have a valid defense to their position and so instead throw out ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Mon, 31 May 2010 06:27:11 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/concerned-citizens-of-grant-county-vs-the-lunatic-fringe-t1713.htm#3918 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/concerned-citizens-of-grant-county-vs-the-lunatic-fringe-t1713.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/national-news-interest-archive-f125/black-usda-official-resigns-over-remarks-made-about-white-farmers-t1780.htm Reporter
See http://www.aolnews.com/politics/article/black-usda-official-shirley-sherrod-resigns-in-flap-over-white-farmer/19560922]]> National News & Interest Archive Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:58:05 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/national-news-interest-archive-f125/black-usda-official-resigns-over-remarks-made-about-white-farmers-t1780.htm#4028 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/national-news-interest-archive-f125/black-usda-official-resigns-over-remarks-made-about-white-farmers-t1780.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/businesses-reach-out-for-vets-t1783.htm Reporter By: Dan Meyer The office hours for the Big Stone County Veterans Service Office are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. My office phone number is (320) 839-6398. There is a new program that I would like to start in Big Stone County. Some local businesses have already started this program. Last year, I applied for and received outreach grant funds via the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Here’s the new program idea. If you are a business located in Big Stone County, I ... VA Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:55:57 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/businesses-reach-out-for-vets-t1783.htm#4034 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/businesses-reach-out-for-vets-t1783.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/veblen-dairy-in-the-spotlight-again-t1782.htm gks Madvilletimes has an interesting article today http://networkedblogs.com/613IW What is very interesting is the testimony of the DENR. On July 16, they testify in favor of Rick Millner, and on July 8th, they testified against him? The Court found the environmental problems "serious" and "ongoing." However, geologist Jeanne Goodman of the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources testified on Millner's behalf to outline Millner's compliance with DENR ... Regional News & Interest Archive Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:39:44 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/veblen-dairy-in-the-spotlight-again-t1782.htm#4033 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/veblen-dairy-in-the-spotlight-again-t1782.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/farmer-s-market-what-to-purchase-and-what-not-to-purchase-t1781.htm Reporter A recent article from our neighbor in Iowa warns consumers about what to purchase froma a farmer's market and what not to purchase from a farmer's market. SEE [url=http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/07/19/summer-travel-tip-poorly-handled-farmers-market-food-can-make/?icid=main|aim|dl6|link6|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walletpop.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F19%2Fsummer-travel-tip-poorly-handled-farmers-market-food-can-make%2F]http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/07/19/summer-travel-tip-poorly-handled-farmers-market-food-can-make/?icid=main|aim|dl6|link6|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walletpop.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F19%2Fsummer-travel-tip-poorly-handled-farmers-market-food-can-make%2F[/url] Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:01:37 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/farmer-s-market-what-to-purchase-and-what-not-to-purchase-t1781.htm#4029 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/farmer-s-market-what-to-purchase-and-what-not-to-purchase-t1781.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/advance-sale-ride-tickets-now-on-sale-for-big-stone-county-fair-t1779.htm bscfair Advance Sale Ride Tickets now on sale for Big Stone County Fair By Bruce Wellendorf, Fairboard Secretary The Big Stone County Fair will be held from August 4-8. We are excited to welcome to the fairgrounds a new carnival for 2010, Crescent City Amusements. Advance sale ride tickets for Crescent City Amusements are now on sale at local businesses. A sheet of 20 tickets costs $25.00. Each ride will only need ONE advance sale ticket. Tickets sold by the carnival during ... BSLA Upcoming Events Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:29:01 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/advance-sale-ride-tickets-now-on-sale-for-big-stone-county-fair-t1779.htm#4027 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/advance-sale-ride-tickets-now-on-sale-for-big-stone-county-fair-t1779.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-agenda-july-20-2010-t1778.htm Reporter TRAVERSE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010 START TIME: 10:30 A.M. AGENDA 10:30 a.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve agenda 10:35 a.m. 3. Sara Gronfeld, Traverse Soil & Water Conservation District Manager/Planning & Zoning Administrator • Bonding for building purchase ... Lets talk: Regional News and topics of interest Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:26:18 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-agenda-july-20-2010-t1778.htm#4026 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/lets-talk-regional-news-and-topics-of-interest-f9/traverse-county-agenda-july-20-2010-t1778.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/city-of-ortonville-agenda-for-july-19-2010-t1777.htm Reporter ORTONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Library Media Center412 2nd Street NW,[b] Ortonville, MN[/b] Monday July 19, 2010 7:00 P.M. The City Council is provided background information for agenda items in advance by City staff and appointed commissions, committees and boards. Decisions are based on this information, as well as City policy and practices, input from constituents and a Council Member’s personal judgment. If you have comments, questions or information ... City and Government Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:32:47 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/city-of-ortonville-agenda-for-july-19-2010-t1777.htm#4025 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/city-and-government-f1/city-of-ortonville-agenda-for-july-19-2010-t1777.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/great-day-to-be-a-vet-t1776.htm mouthpiece 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. Let me start out by saying, “It’s a great day to be a veteran.” Please take the time this week to thank a veteran for their service to our great Nation! Changes to Veterans Affairs Copayments. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently ended a freeze on the prescription copayment increase. Veterans who ... VA Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:42:07 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/great-day-to-be-a-vet-t1776.htm#4024 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/va-f63/great-day-to-be-a-vet-t1776.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/who-are-the-grant-county-concerned-citizens-t1775.htm joelie hicks Grant County Concerned Citizens (GCCC) was formed over 2 years ago when a mega dairy planned to build in Kilborn Township, They planned on bringing in thousands of cows and young stock, 3 manure lagoon and building housing for 35 workers on site. GCCC is a grassroots organization whose members are mostly local farmers. Many of us started searching out all the information we could find about CAFO'S and the regulations about them. We learned quickly that there is hardly an enforcing of the ... Regional News & Interest Archive Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:34:38 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/who-are-the-grant-county-concerned-citizens-t1775.htm#4023 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/who-are-the-grant-county-concerned-citizens-t1775.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/grant-county-concerned-citizens-appeal-to-the-state-supreme-court-t1774.htm gks The Grant County Concerned Citizens have decided to appeal to the State Supreme Court, the recent Circuit Court decision, denying the people the right to seek a change in a zoning ordinance. Kenny Wiese, president of the group, states that "This is no longer just a set back issue, what is at issue is the right of the citizens to vote. We are disappointed that the current County Commissioners have failed three times to recognize the request of many of their constituents to enact the proposed ... Regional News & Interest Archive Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:33:36 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/grant-county-concerned-citizens-appeal-to-the-state-supreme-court-t1774.htm#4022 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/regional-news-interest-archive-f123/grant-county-concerned-citizens-appeal-to-the-state-supreme-court-t1774.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-august-4-8-grandstand-events-highlighted-t1773.htm bscfair The 2010 Big Stone County Fair is quickly approaching and final plans are being made by the Fairboard for this year’s Fair which will be held August 4-8 in Clinton. Over the next few weeks, the Fairboard would like to highlight many of the events and attractions which will be taking place this year. The Grandstand is a busy place during the Fair and is home to many of the crowd pleasing events which bring people back year after year. On Wednesday, August 4th a new addition to the ... BSLA Upcoming Events Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:05:34 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-august-4-8-grandstand-events-highlighted-t1773.htm#4021 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/bsla-upcoming-events-f24/big-stone-county-fair-august-4-8-grandstand-events-highlighted-t1773.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/pumpkin-bread-t1772.htm nascargirl Pumpkin Bread 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup raisins, optional In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, oil, and water. Stir in dry ingredients just ... What's Cooking? Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:26:44 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/pumpkin-bread-t1772.htm#4020 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/pumpkin-bread-t1772.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/keebler-soft-batch-chocolate-chip-cookies-t1771.htm nascargirl Ingredients 2 eggs beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ packages semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.medium-size bowl. Combine the moist mixture with the dry mixture. Add Chocolate chips Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. I baked these 12-15 minutes based on my oven. nascargirl What's Cooking? Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:15:40 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/keebler-soft-batch-chocolate-chip-cookies-t1771.htm#4019 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/keebler-soft-batch-chocolate-chip-cookies-t1771.htm http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/gingersnap-cookies-t1770.htm nascargirl I am posting three recipes that I made for Caleb Huebner's bake sale for this weekend in Big Stone City. King Sized Gingersnap Cookies Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 T. baking soda 2 tsp. ginger 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. cloves 2 tsp. allspice 2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. salt 2 c. sugar 2 eggs 1/2 c. molasses 1 1/2 c. shortening Directions: Mix first 8 ingredients in small bowl, mix last 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and mix well. ... What's Cooking? Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:11:49 GMT http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/gingersnap-cookies-t1770.htm#4018 http://www.bigstonelakeareaforums.com/what-s-cooking-f61/gingersnap-cookies-t1770.htm