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USS Iowa: Restored

July 4, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Two Dickinson men have brought a decaying World War II ship back to life, and the present will get to meet the past starting Saturday. Continue Reading

Restoration planned for historic Platte bridge

February 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PLATTE Volunteers will spend part of this summer restoring an 80-year-old bridge in Platte’s historic Henry Cool Park. Continue Reading

Korean fighter plane restored in Park Rapids

November 5, 2011 in Park Rapids Enterprise

A 1951 Cougar F9F-6 has been restored by Randy Schave and Dan Flath, painters with Northwoods Aircraft Painting/Park Rapids Aviation. The plane had been mounted on a post at the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, Schave said. “This is probably one of the best planes we’ve worked on. It will be very impressive looking.” Continue Reading

Restoring lost habitat

May 28, 2011 in West Central Tribune

Shoreline restoration protects and improves water, fishing in west central Minnesota Continue Reading

Spring song may be falling silent on bomming grounds

May 27, 2011 in West Central Tribune

WATSON It’s getting noticeably quieter on the prairie each spring, much to the disappointment of Dave Trauba.
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Olson Lake making a comeback in west central Minn.

May 14, 2011 in West Central Tribune

Olson Lake is a 124-acre, shallow water lake that was once a waterfowl hunter’s Mecca and could be soon again.
It’s part of a 450-acre Waterfowl Production Area, and the protected grassland on the property are as popular with pheasant hunters as the lake will again be for waterfowl hunters.
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Restored waterfowl lake site in west central Minnesota to remember Adam Hoekstra

May 13, 2011 in West Central Tribune

Timely answer to an untimely death
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Restoring a piece of the past

April 18, 2011 in Worthington Daily Globe

Adrian revamps its 1927 W.S. Nott fire truck
ADRIAN The vehicle that now occupies a stall at the Adrian fire hall bears little resemblance to the vehicle that was previously parked there.
The rust and dirt have been replaced by shiny chrome, lustrous red paint and gorgeous wood grain. Continue Reading

Dayton House board establishes fund for future

December 5, 2010 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Every homeowner knows that along with the joys of ownership come expenses expected and unexpected. The Historic Dayton House the fully restored 1890s home that was once the residence of George Dayton, founder of the Dayton and Target retail store empire is no exception.
As a facility that is used by the public for gatherings, lodging and tours, the Dayton House not only encounters the normal costs incurred by any functioning residence, but also must keep its facilities guest-ready all the time and be prepared for any unexpected expenses.
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City Council receives comparison report on Willmar’s private street sweeper service

November 18, 2010 in West Central Tribune

WILLMAR The Willmar City Council this week received a report from the Public Works/Safety Committee on the first year of private street-sweeping service.
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