By Alex Brown, Stateline.org Hunters, hikers and outdoors lovers of all stripes mounted a campaign in June against a Republican proposal to sell off millions of acres of federal public land. The public outcry was so forceful that the measure’s … Continued
By CHRISTINA LARSON, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature. … Continued
By Christine Benz of Morningstar for Associated Press If you’re a do-it-yourself investor aiming to build a “no babysitter required” portfolio, here are the key steps to take. Step 1: Find your portfolio’s true north Give due consideration to your … Continued
Rock and roll will never die, so the saying goes. It turns out at least some rockers never will die, either. It’s now becoming common to see Rock and Roll Hall of Famers tour into their late ’70s and beyond, … Continued
Funeral services for Minnesota State Patrol trooper Mollie McClure will be held Tuesday in Jackson, Minn. McClure, 33, of St. Joseph, Minn., drowned Sunday on Waubay Lake in northeastern South Dakota. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at … Continued
In June, as we headed into the dog days of summer, we featured our readers’ pets — 19 dogs and nine cats — in our weekday newsletter. From sunning themselves on a porch to heading out on bicycle rides to … Continued