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Legislative notebook: Dayton backs clean energy
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Gov. Mark Dayton said Minnesota should move toward cleaner energy and set a goal to eliminate power use from coal-fired plants, he told hundreds gathered at the Capito...
Posted on 4/22/13 at 5:56 PM
Military blogs: an update
An update now on the post I wrote just before Memorial Day. I threw out a question, "Wouldn't it be great for someone to write a blog to honor our fallen soldiers?" I heard a resounding "YES" from so...
Posted on 6/2/11 at 3:08 PM
Farmington will thank its veterans with concert, breakfast
Veterans Day is a day for honoring the men and women who have served their country by enlisting in the United States military. And Farmington plans to do just that this Veterans Day. Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11, but this year, it is also observed on Monday, Nov. 12.By Michelle Leonard , November 09, 2012
Farmington community gathers to thank its Veterans
By Michelle Leonard , November 08, 2012
Korean War is focus of Farmington’s Patriotic Day military event
It’s been called “The Forgotten War,” but in Farmington, the Korean War is being remembered this November. In fact, it is the focus of this year’s annual Patriotic Day celebration.By Michelle Leonard , September 27, 2012
Memorial Day ceremonies planned Sunday, Monday around Farmington
While many people plan to attend the annual service at Corinthian Cemetery on Monday, Farmington American Legion and VFW members are preparing for three ceremonies over the weekend.By Michelle Leonard , May 24, 2012
Farmington Veterans Memorial is coming soon
After decades of talking and generations of planning, Farmington is finally going to get a Veterans Memorial. And the community will get it sooner rather than later.By Michelle Leonard , May 24, 2012
Injured in Afghanistan, Kyle Malin wants a chance to say Thanks
Every once in a while, life gets going so fast it’s hard to sit back and remember what you missed — especially when life throws a big old curveball and you have to rely on the help of others just to make it through. That’s something the Malin family knows all too well.By Michelle Leonard , June 22, 2011
A military weekend in Farmington
Military families old and new are invited to the Dakota County Fairgrounds this weekend for a few fun events scheduled just for them. Warrior to Citizen will hold its third annual Military Family Day picnic at the fairgrounds from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Organizer Annette Kuyper said the event has lots to offer families, too.By Michelle Leonard , May 19, 2011
Operation Military Kids connects military families
It’s sometimes hard to help other people when no one really knows you’re out there. But Ann Quigley is hoping to change that soon.By Michelle Leonard , May 19, 2011
Ceremony will celebrate students who serve
Athletes have their signing days, straight-A students their academic awards. But Farmington High School seniors who have enlisted in the military have rarely received much in the way of recognition for their commitment. That’s changing this year, at least at in Farmington.By Nathan Hansen , May 12, 2011
A night for military families
Farmington's Warrior to Citizen group held its annual night for military families April 5 at the Farmington Police Department. Families had an opportunity to explore police cars and fire trucks, say hello to police dog Bosco and check out a model railroad display set up by the Rambling River Center Model Railroad Club.April 07, 2011
Farmington soldiers deploy this week
National Guard soldiers from communities around the state — including Rosemount — leave Thursday for a one-year deployment in Afghanistan.By Mike Longaecker , March 28, 2011
A fitting, fiery farewell to the flag
By Michelle Leonard , October 21, 2010
Clergy that cooks
By Michelle Leonard , January 07, 2010
Local soldiers get Christmas gifts thanks to family of fallen comrade
Some Minnesota National Guard soldiers in Iraq will receive a special Christmas present. Stuffed stockings are headed to about 200 troops, compliments of fallen Spc. Daniel Drevnick’s family.By Scott Wente , December 23, 2009
Serving the people who serve
When Jared Kuyper deployed for Iraq a few years ago he signed his mother up to lead his unit’s Family Readiness group. He figured she’d be better off if she had something to keep her busy. Figured she’d worry less about him and how he was doing.By Nathan Hansen , November 12, 2009
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