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Originally published on June 7th, 2020. For those asking, "What can I do?" Some updates included. Around the country, right now, millions of people...

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A new local podcast has started by Jim Heumann.  We asked Jim to give us an overview of the podcast and we’ll post notifications...

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On the day after Trump was first elected president in November 2016, I left home to drive the 1400 miles to the Standing Rock...

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The joys of summer fade with the approach of the autumn equinox. Summer is a time to revel in unexpected plants and animals on...

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