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Wagner’s annual Labor Day parade draws thousands

September 4, 2012 in The Daily Republic

3-day event takes months to coordinate.
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Rocking out in Iowa

September 3, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

IRRMA welcomes 2012 inductees with Labor Day celebration
ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa High temperatures, vintage cars and music from days gone by set the scene on Saturday as the 2012 Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Music Association’s Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular weekend rolled into town. Continue Reading

VIEWPOINT: Today is Labor Day, not Union Day

September 3, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Most Americans realize that Labor Day is about celebrating workers, not union bosses, but that won’t stop Big Labor’s apologists from seizing the spotlight to demand more power. Continue Reading

VIEWPOINT: This Labor Day, let’s work to bring prosperity to all

September 3, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

As the economy begins to recover, Minnesota’s working people need comprehensive and proven policies that will build shared prosperity for everyone in America who works hard and plays by the rules. Continue Reading

No Mitchell garbage collection on Labor Day

August 31, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Due to the observance of Labor Day on Monday, there will be no garbage collection that day in Mitchell.
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Rat Rod Tour of cars to hit Mitchell on Labor Day

August 30, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Outkasts Car Club show set Sept. 22.

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The heat is on again: Forecasters expect temps in the 80s for holiday weekend

August 28, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO As Labor Day nears, a little rain may drop in over the weekend, but temps are expected to stay warm enough to enjoy an unofficial end to summer that feels like summer. Continue Reading

Obama says GOP must back US first, create jobs

September 5, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

President Barack Obama said today that congressional Republicans must put their country ahead of their party and vote to create new jobs as he used a boisterous Labor Day rally to aim a partisan barb at the GOP. Continue Reading

Richard Trumka, Washington, column: U.S., N.D. need new focus on workplace safety

September 4, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

North Dakota is one of the nation’s most dangerous states to work in; it ranks 48th in the country for workplace safety. Continue Reading

MDA Telethon built in Jerry Lewis’ image one for Labor Days past

August 30, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

It may be entertaining. It may spur contributions. But as a media event, this year’s MDA Telethon can hardly match the display of wretched excess Jerry Lewis guaranteed, especially in his epic, unbridled prime.
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