BOSTON – A fund for a homeless man who turned in a backpack with more than $40,000 inside has collected more than $110,000, an overwhelming response that’s a “statement to everyone in America,” said the man who started the donation drive. Glen James flagged down a police officer on Saturday after he found the backpack […]
September 2013
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Dairy Queen worker’s good deed now gets him the royal treatment
MINNEAPOLIS – Joey Prusak was appalled when he saw a customer at the suburban Minneapolis Dairy Queen store where he works pick up someone else’s $20 bill and slip it into her purse. So when the woman got up to the counter to order, Prusak refused to serve her unless she returned the money. When […]
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Bill Nemitz: Lobsters feel pain? Let’s ask expert
Everyone has a routine for cooking lobster. For me and the missus, it goes like this . . .
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Local & State Dispatches
Rollover crash in which driver fled is investigated / Sheriff’s deputy’s shooting into car legally justified / Bomb threat on wall leads to high school evacuation … and more news from around the state.
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Football Notebook: Lake Region shows signs of turning its fortunes around
Lake Region won its first football game last week. That’s significant, considering the struggles the program has had over the last few years. The Lakers beat Mountain Valley 20-6 Friday. “It was pretty exciting,” said Coach Brian Jahna. The team struggled with a low participation rate last season. This season, the roster has grown to […]
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Volunteers key to Common Ground fair opening
A big part of what draws crowds to the annual fair this weekend is the food, all of which is organic.
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The budget standoff: In Congress, ‘total atrophy’
Even with a shutdown set to occur in 11 days unless a deal is reached, lawmakers remain at loggerheads.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Bucs may be better than their 0-2 record
With a supersized QB, an explosive RB and a fine receiver, Tampa Bay won’t be a pushover for the Pats.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
On Baseball: Salty’s caught on as pressure catcher
BOSTON – When the Boston Red Sox begin playing October baseball, Jason Varitek will not be catching. It’s been a while. The last Red Sox playoffs that did not include Varitek took place in 1995. Since then, Tek’s presence has been felt. He was the captain. The leader. Jarrod Saltalamacchia is not Jason Varitek. He […]
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Ala. man reports airport exchange with DC shooter
Michael Boyd said the Navy Yard shooter confronted his family at an airport in Virginia last month.