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Water samples from the popular Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, shown here in October 2012, contained caffeine, a component of plastic, an antibacterial soap ingredient, an antibiotic used on swine, a breakdown product of cocaine, an antidepressant, a fungicide and a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease, according to one of two Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reports released May 13. ~ Kate Golden/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Cocaine, endocrine disruptors common in Minnesota waters

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 8:58 am

By Kate Golden Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism   Minnesota researchers found 56 chemicals — including cocaine — in the …
 
Weymiller Marine provided the pusher, barge and crane to pull pipes and remove an old dock. Pictured are (L to R) Donnie Weymiller, Tim Weymiller and Jesse Weymiller (crane operator) as they work to free the dock. ~ Submitted

Extraordinary Friends of Pool 9 Mississippi River clean up

Posted on May 14, 2013 at 9:03 am

“Unusual circumstances sometimes require extraordinary means,” may well have been the storyline for the annual Friends of Pool 9 clean …
 
Above, students tried to get everyone in the spirit of spring with songs like “Mister Sun” and “Worm.” ~ Emily Bialkowski

A song for spring

Posted on May 7, 2013 at 9:11 am

It’s spring, a time when students everywhere raise their voices in demonstration over what they have learned over the last …
 
Mike Woyczik was given strict instruction by son Jacob, second grade, on how to give the best pushes on the tire swing. Eze Heins, second grade, shared the ride. ~ Emily Bialkowski

Good ole’ dad

Posted on April 30, 2013 at 9:29 am

Nothing beats daddy day at Caledonia Elementary School when dads, or special friends, get the chance to attend lunch with …
 
Present church with the new sanctuary that was dedicated in June 1980. ~ Submitted

Brownsville church celebrating 150th anniversary

Posted on April 23, 2013 at 9:46 am

By Jan Lee Buxengard Caledonia Argus   Zion Evangelical Church in Brownsville will celebrate its 150th anniversary on May 4 …
 
Windy Ridge Ranch will be the location of a new therapeutic riding center for people with developmental disabilities. The ranch received a conditional use permit from the Houston County Board April 9. ~ Shelly Ellingson/Submitted

Therapeutic riding center gets nod from county board

Posted on April 16, 2013 at 9:19 am

By Emily Bialkowski Caledonia Argus   A therapeutic riding center to help individuals with developmental disabilities received a nod from …
 
Dave Kunst and Iranian soldiers. ~ Submitted

HBO making film about Caledonia native

Posted on April 9, 2013 at 8:48 am

By Emily Bialkowski Caledonia Argus   HBO Films is developing a film based on the adventures of Caledonia native Dave …
 
Ron Rohrer is back to lifting hay bales for his horses, including George, pictured here, after an abdominal aortic aneurysm almost took his life on Oct. 28, 2012. ~ Submitted

Donated blood and a life saved

Posted on April 2, 2013 at 9:23 am

By Diana Hammell The Caledonia Argus   Ron Rohrer of Brownsville is alive today thanks to generous people who gave …
 
Dog trainers

These people are for dogs

Posted on March 26, 2013 at 8:51 am

By Diana Hammell Caledonia Argus   Marcie Jenson has been working with dogs for 25 years. Since December 2009 she’s …
 
Jenna Wiebke wanted to know what liquids help a plant grow. She found that coffee, green tea and water best helped plants, while Mountain Dew, apple juice and grape juice did not help at all. ~ Emily Bialkowski

It’s science

Posted on March 19, 2013 at 10:07 am

Fourth and fifth graders at Caledonia Elementary brought out all the stops March 12 during their science fair. Each student …
 
Vanessa

Miss Teen Minnesota International

Posted on March 12, 2013 at 9:58 am

By Emily Bialkowski Caledonia Argus   One Caledonia teen is just days away from the lights, the stage, the catwalk …
 

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