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The Rooster Crows – March 23, 2012

By Bill | Published: March 23, 2012

Springtime came early to the prairie in 2012.  With Winter still officially controlling the calendar, the Dakota plains has been basking in sunshine and warm temperatures more reminiscent of June than mid-March.  The mercury hit 75 on Saturday, March 17, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and topped 80 on Sunday, March 18.  Those local [...]

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The Rooster Crows – March 16, 2012

By Bill | Published: March 16, 2012

Spring has definitely sprung, in the opinion of the prognosticators at the coffee counter at the Rutland Café. Some of the signs upon which these soothsayers base their opinion are: temperatures in the 50’s & 60’s for several days in a row; the arrival of tens of thousands of snow and blue geese on Saturday [...]

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The Rooster Crows – March 9, 2012

By Bill | Published: March 9, 2012

The biggest snowstorm of the season hit on Tuesday, February 28, and continued on through Leap Year Day, February 29, depositing about 11 inches of snow on Rutland and vicinity, according to the U. S. Weather Bureau.  The snow was wet and heavy, and moving it was like shoveling wet cement.  Most roads were opened [...]

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The Rooster Crows – February 24, 2012

By Bill | Published: February 24, 2012

This week in The Rooster Crows: winter weather comes lightly to Rutland; United Blood Services Rutland blood drive brings in 39 units of red blood; Pherson Simmentals of Rutland and others sold at the Valley City Winter Show; a Brakke wedding celebration helps break the winter blues and brings together family near and far; Runyan farm barnyard fire; an update on the Coteau des Prairies Lodge; reevaluation of Sargent County properties causes a stir; and other tidbits for your reading pleasure.

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The Rooster Crows – February 17, 2012

By Bill | Published: February 17, 2012

This week in The Rooster Crows: Mother Nature continues to shine on Rutland; local residents ventured south seeking warmer climates; Rutland Sportsman’s Club meet to prepare for the Fish Fry; American Legion pancake breakfast and Women’s Auxiliary bake sale were successful; Rutland Community Club contributes to next phase of Hall project, starts planning for the March theatre program and Uffda Day; Valentine’s Day gourmet dinner held at the Rutland General Store; and comments on the national political scene for your reading enjoyment.

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