100 years and counting

Former St. Paul Park resident celebrates her 100th birthday

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When Crohn’s takes hold

About 1.4 million people in the U.S. have either Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis; region has pockets of disease

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‘Arts-In’ draws local 4-H members to state fair stage

Performances take place 3 to 4 times daily at 4-H Pavilion

• Local 4-Hers perform
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Book Report: Two poets’ work in the spotlight

One of the many attributes of Wisconsin’s Thomas R. Smith that attracts me to his poetry is his reverence for past writers, some of them almost forgotten, like John Clare (1793-1864), who was probably driven mad by England’s Enclosure Act of 1809.

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Archery range reopened

Grab that bow and arrow, resident Robin Hoods: archers can again take aim in Cottage Grove.

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Newport's parks scheduled for a facelift

Newport will perform a variety of park upgrades

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2010 Heritage Days Royalty named

In a pageant held Monday, Aug. 23, the new St. Paul Park Heritage Days royalty received the crowns they will wear while representing the city for the coming year, including next year’s Heritage Days celebration.

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Flying high: ‘It’s skill ... not luck'

Brady Radke, who will be a student at Oltman Middle School this fall, said he comes to the skateboard park in Hamlet Park in Cottage Grove every day.

• Ready to ride
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Church members do a mini ‘extreme makeover’

Members at All Saints Lutheran Church in Cottage Grove, with help from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and area businesses, accomplished a mini extreme makeover for a Cottage Grove resident in early summer.

• Creating play space
• Painting high up
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A time to visit with good friends

The 26th annual Heritage Days celebration will offer traditional activities

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Book Report: A triple treat this week

Here are two good reads to take on your last trip to the cabin up north.

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Weekend Planner: Heritage Days this weekend

Events for this weekend include two benefit walks, the 26th annual Heritage Days celebration in St. Paul Park, a farm/food fair in Hastings, a reunion, two pancake breakfasts and a spaghetti dinner.

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Birth: King family welcomes Ava

Kevin and Amy King of Cottage Grove announce the birth of Ava Anna King.

Birth: Natalie Korinn’s birth announced

Amber Lynch and Mike Peterson of Woodbury announce the birth of Natalie Korinn Lynch-Peterson on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at the Regina Family Birthing Center in Hastings.

Engagement: Emily Lauritsen, Jesse Cherrier

Emily Lauritsen and Jesse Cherrier, both of Cottage Grove, announced their engagement and plan to be married on Sunday, Oct. 10, at River Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove.