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It would appear

It would appear that this broken tea pot is steaming up the window...but it’s actually Jack Frost at his finest! Photo by Laura Vroman.

Record setting cold takes out two transformers and SPP causes rolling blackouts

Cold weather is a part of winter, without a doubt, but -33 degrees? Actual degrees? Really? According to NOAA Weather, Monday, February 15, 2021 set a record low of -33, breaking the old record of -28 degrees set in 2007. So stay inside and keep cozy, right? Bake cookies, pies, a nice roast...but not with a power outage!? The Southwest Power Pool which controls the Midwest from North Dakota to the very top of Texas was having rolling power outages due to the demand on power...because of the extreme cold weather.

Cork Thornton Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament results

Over 30 different towns were represented from three states: Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, that participated in the annual Valentine Chamber of Commerce Cork Thornton Ice Fishing Tournament, Saturday, February 20, 2021.

National FFA Organization Colors, Dress Code, Awards, Emblem and Creed

The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education. The FFA Motto is Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

Ask a Master Gardener

Question: I am thinking of planting an apple tree this year, what do I do? Planting trees is always a good idea. Fruit trees are attractive and rewarding and may work in your landscape but falling fruit can be messy and attracts pests.

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