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Column: Dakota County Fair? That's Farmington style
Dust fills the air. The aroma of frying corn dogs and exhaust mix in a pungent, heady scent. My yellow Dakota County Fair t-shirt sticks to my back under the hot sun. Engines grind, metal crunches as ancient bumpers collide, and the crowd cheers. Everyone is yelling for their favorite driver, and enjoying the demolition derby, a once-a-year treat.
Thursday, August, 09, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Dust fills the air. The aroma of frying corn dogs and exhaust mix in a pungent, heady scent. My yellow Dakota County Fair t-shirt sticks to my back under the hot sun. Engines grind, metal crunches as ancient bumpers collide, and the crowd cheers. Everyone is yelling for their favorite driver, and enjoying the demolition derby, a once-a-year treat.
Thursday, August, 09, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Tigers share first Missota title in girls soccer
The final week of the regular season brought out a rollercoaster of emotions for the Farmington girls soccer team. Last Tuesday the Tigers embraced and cheered as they walked off their home field with a 1-0 victory over seventh-ranked (Class 1A) Holy Angels that assured the team of a share of its first-ever Missota Conference crown.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Sports
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The final week of the regular season brought out a rollercoaster of emotions for the Farmington girls soccer team. Last Tuesday the Tigers embraced and cheered as they walked off their home field with a 1-0 victory over seventh-ranked (Class 1A) Holy Angels that assured the team of a share of its first-ever Missota Conference crown.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Sports
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Column: Finally a reason to get excited
This is a big week for sports fans. Nearly everywhere you look it seems there is another opportunity to cheer on your favorite team, or at least a team in which you’re willing to feign some baseline level of interest as an excuse to sit on the couch while drinking beer and possibly shouting obscenities at people who almost certainly can’t hear you.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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This is a big week for sports fans. Nearly everywhere you look it seems there is another opportunity to cheer on your favorite team, or at least a team in which you’re willing to feign some baseline level of interest as an excuse to sit on the couch while drinking beer and possibly shouting obscenities at people who almost certainly can’t hear you.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Farmington man is racing on the biggest stage
Farmington NASCAR fans are in for a treat next month. It’s not every day they get to cheer for a hometown boy racing at Daytona International Speedway. But this year, local fans will have a new favorite on the track, because Farmington’s Adam Royle has already locked up a spot in the University of Northwestern Ohio Battle At The Beach, set for Feb. 18-19 at Daytona.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Farmington NASCAR fans are in for a treat next month. It’s not every day they get to cheer for a hometown boy racing at Daytona International Speedway. But this year, local fans will have a new favorite on the track, because Farmington’s Adam Royle has already locked up a spot in the University of Northwestern Ohio Battle At The Beach, set for Feb. 18-19 at Daytona.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Student column: Plenty of Tiger pride on display this year
This year Farmington’s fan section at the football games has hit an all-time best; every Friday night the stands are packed full of people all decked out in the week’s chosen theme. Even at away games our fan section is comparable with the home team’s. It’s a no brainer that Farmington has tons of Tiger spirit!
Saturday, October, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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This year Farmington’s fan section at the football games has hit an all-time best; every Friday night the stands are packed full of people all decked out in the week’s chosen theme. Even at away games our fan section is comparable with the home team’s. It’s a no brainer that Farmington has tons of Tiger spirit!
Saturday, October, 06, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Letter to the editor: Student’s actions were ‘disgraceful’
Writer says there is no excuse for Farmington goalie's actions and disrespect of the FHS coaching staff.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Writer says there is no excuse for Farmington goalie's actions and disrespect of the FHS coaching staff.
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Student column: Ready for some football?
When school starts, sports fans know what is just around the corner: football season. Most kids don’t look forward to going back to school, but they often find themselves looking forward to the time when the football season starts, which is just a few weeks after school begins.
Saturday, September, 15, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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When school starts, sports fans know what is just around the corner: football season. Most kids don’t look forward to going back to school, but they often find themselves looking forward to the time when the football season starts, which is just a few weeks after school begins.
Saturday, September, 15, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Book Report: Guess I didn’t know her that well
I was very happy to receive “Walking the Rails,” by Ethel Erickson Radner (available at iUniverse.com; barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com, $13.95 paper; $23.95 hardcover; $3.99 e-book).
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Community
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I was very happy to receive “Walking the Rails,” by Ethel Erickson Radner (available at iUniverse.com; barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com, $13.95 paper; $23.95 hardcover; $3.99 e-book).
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Community
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Column: It’s time to face a harsh reality
When you spend a lot of time on a bicycle, people tend to expect you to have a certain affinity for Lance Armstrong. At least, that’s what I gather based on the number of people over the years who have yelled “Way to go, Lance!” or “Nice one, Lance!” or “Get out of the road, stupidface!” as I ride past their yard or their car.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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When you spend a lot of time on a bicycle, people tend to expect you to have a certain affinity for Lance Armstrong. At least, that’s what I gather based on the number of people over the years who have yelled “Way to go, Lance!” or “Nice one, Lance!” or “Get out of the road, stupidface!” as I ride past their yard or their car.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Dodge Middle School 5K run/walk event raised $900 for 360 Communities
In a way, running a 5K is like getting through sixth grade: it takes perseverance. Dodge Middle School principals and teachers know that, too. It’s not easy running a 5K, and it’s certainly not easy to make the transition from elementary school to middle school. Yet somehow, the DMS sixth graders managed to do both last week.
Saturday, June, 16, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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In a way, running a 5K is like getting through sixth grade: it takes perseverance. Dodge Middle School principals and teachers know that, too. It’s not easy running a 5K, and it’s certainly not easy to make the transition from elementary school to middle school. Yet somehow, the DMS sixth graders managed to do both last week.
Saturday, June, 16, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Education
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Scouts win runner-up prize in Touchstone Award
Farmington Boy Scouts received $500 as runners up in Dakota Electric Association’s 2012 Touchstone Energy Community Award competition.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Farmington Boy Scouts received $500 as runners up in Dakota Electric Association’s 2012 Touchstone Energy Community Award competition.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Host a merry, memorable festive party
Be it to celebrate a religious holiday or to ring in the New Year, a holiday party is an essential element to the holiday season.
Monday, November, 19, 2012 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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Be it to celebrate a religious holiday or to ring in the New Year, a holiday party is an essential element to the holiday season.
Monday, November, 19, 2012 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia
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Akin Road Elementary music teacher Shelby Ferry helps get Vikings fans fired up on game day
Shelby Ferry knows the power music has to get people up, moving and excited. She has seen it happen on a small scale in her classroom at Akin Road Elementary School, and she has seen it on a much larger scale in a stadium full of screaming football fans.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Shelby Ferry knows the power music has to get people up, moving and excited. She has seen it happen on a small scale in her classroom at Akin Road Elementary School, and she has seen it on a much larger scale in a stadium full of screaming football fans.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Girls soccer: Tigers reach section finals
It’s already been a season of firsts for the Farmington girls soccer team. The Tigers won a share of their first-ever Missota Conference championship. Then they hosted, and won, the program’s first-ever section tournament home game. Then, to advance to their first-ever state tournament, the Tigers had to be the first Class 2A team to defeat Lakeville North this season.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Sports
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It’s already been a season of firsts for the Farmington girls soccer team. The Tigers won a share of their first-ever Missota Conference championship. Then they hosted, and won, the program’s first-ever section tournament home game. Then, to advance to their first-ever state tournament, the Tigers had to be the first Class 2A team to defeat Lakeville North this season.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Sports
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Student column: Know your holiday trivia
Based on all the decorations, music, and the recently fallen snow, you can tell that Christmas is just around the corner. When people are asked what their favorite holiday is, the most common answer is Christmas.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Based on all the decorations, music, and the recently fallen snow, you can tell that Christmas is just around the corner. When people are asked what their favorite holiday is, the most common answer is Christmas.
Saturday, December, 22, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Column: The coolest things in town
News programs in December and January are usually stuffed with Top Ten lists. Although they are a handy way to fill a little space in a column, until two weeks ago I hadn’t yet resorted to them. Then for the first time ever, I decided to cull the best of Farmington into one giant list, which I branded the Top Ten Coolest Things in Farmington during 2012. In my last column we explored a few of these cool things.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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News programs in December and January are usually stuffed with Top Ten lists. Although they are a handy way to fill a little space in a column, until two weeks ago I hadn’t yet resorted to them. Then for the first time ever, I decided to cull the best of Farmington into one giant list, which I branded the Top Ten Coolest Things in Farmington during 2012. In my last column we explored a few of these cool things.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Opinion
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Book Report: Author: Brutal honesty liberates
Recently, a thoughtful friend dropped by and shoved a book in my gut and said, “Read this. I think you’ll enjoy it.”
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Entertainment
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Recently, a thoughtful friend dropped by and shoved a book in my gut and said, “Read this. I think you’ll enjoy it.”
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Entertainment
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Q and A: Miss Farmington has high hopes for her year in the crown
Recently-crowned Miss Farmington Alexis Preese said she looks forward to the opportunity to represent Farmington at events around the state.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Recently-crowned Miss Farmington Alexis Preese said she looks forward to the opportunity to represent Farmington at events around the state.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - News
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Pediatric Dental Care: Good teeth start with good habits, dental visits
Tooth decay is recognized as the most common chronic disease affecting children in the United States.
Tuesday, July, 17, 2012 - RiverTown Multimedia - Lifestyle
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Tooth decay is recognized as the most common chronic disease affecting children in the United States.
Tuesday, July, 17, 2012 - RiverTown Multimedia - Lifestyle
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Looking Back: Farmington’s first drive-up mailbox was installed 50 years ago this week
Santa Claus was comin' to town for Farmington's annual Christmas visit 50 years ago. The event was sponsored by the Farmington Commercial Club. See what else happened this week in Farmington's history.
Tuesday, December, 18, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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Santa Claus was comin' to town for Farmington's annual Christmas visit 50 years ago. The event was sponsored by the Farmington Commercial Club. See what else happened this week in Farmington's history.
Tuesday, December, 18, 2012 - The Farmington Independent - Community
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