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County landmark finds new home
Those who unexpectedly caught a glimpse of the Hickle barn being moved down the road may have done a double-take to rule out having seen an apparition. The barn, indeed, seemed to be eerily floating as it covered approximately 13 miles before reaching its new location.
District 33 and state agree on Santorum
Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Rick Santorum was the Republican presidential candidate of choice in both District 33 and North Dakota as indicated by Super Tuesday's caucus polls results.
Neibauer enjoying retirement from city after 35 years
Center residents may have noticed half the usual city vehicles running about town, especially now that some snow has been clogging the streets.
McLean County Commissioners Ron Krebsbach, Steve Lee and Julie Hudson-Schenfisch all say it was the advice from their legal counsel, McLean County States Attorney Ladd Erickson, that brought them to leave from the Coal Conversion Counties group. The reasoning for the advice was that it appeared the board of directors was violating open meeting laws by communicating via email.
Minnesota Power plans for 2nd transmission line project in future
Minnesota Power, a division of Allete Inc., received unanimous approval for a conditional use permit from the Oliver County Commission as the company begins further planning to construct a second transmission line.
Schmidt’s Suffolks named 2011 Master Sheep Producer
Rick Schmidt was a boy of 6 when he was given his first bottle lamb. That first, hands-on experience with a lamb has since been cultivated and honed by years of education and experience.
Oil in Oliver County?
News of the imminent effect of drilling of the Bakken Oil Formation has been a hot topic lately. Now the Center City Council is finding that the oil wave may be surging closer than previously expected.
Diamond E Cafe closes the doors
Center no longer has the option of cafe′ dining with the closing of the Diamond E Cafe. Feb. 5 was the last day of business.
Finding love on the prairie
Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, a day focused on love and relationships, is just around the corner.
Running for Sherry
A virtual worldwide run/walk is will take place Saturday in memory of Sherry Arnold, a Sidney, Mont., teacher who left her home Jan. 7 for a morning run and met with alleged foul play at the hands of strangers. She has not been seen since.
