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Heat index could go over 100 degrees again
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
Extreme heat and humidity could push the heat index higher than 100 degrees for the second day in a row in Southeast Missouri. In a special weather statement the National Weather Service said the heat index across the area will likely top out between 100 and 105 degrees today, as it did Wednesday...
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Judge spares Mo. governor's staff from testifying
(State News ~ 06/27/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A judge spared subpoenaed members of Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon's administration from testifying before a Missouri House panel Thursday as top Republican lawmakers suggested the governor was trying to stonewall an investigation into whether officials are trying to comply with a federal proof-of-identity law...
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Federer, Sharapova fall at Wimbledon
(Professional Sports ~ 06/27/13)
LONDON -- As tumultuous a day as professional tennis has produced in its nearly half-century history ended in the most unforeseeable, unexplainable way of all: A second-round loss by Roger Federer at the All England Club. The seven-time Wimbledon champion and 17-time Grand Slam champ shuffled off Centre Court with dusk approaching on the fortnight's first Wednesday, his head bowed, his streak of reaching at least the quarterfinals at a record 36 consecutive major tournaments snapped by a man ranked 116th.. ...
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Jackson Legion rolls past Sikeston
(Community Sports ~ 06/27/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Jackson Post 158 Senior American Legion baseball team struck out 13 times during Wednesday night's District 14 game against host Sikeston Post 114. That was about the only area in which Jackson struggled as Post 158 continued to roll, romping 10-3 in the opener of a doubleheader at VFW Stadium...
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Loss drops Cards into tie with Bucs
(Professional Sports ~ 06/27/13)
HOUSTON -- When Lance Lynn began to struggle with his control, the Houston Astros made the most of the opportunity. Erik Bedard pitched six effective innings and the Astros used a four-run fourth to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Wednesday night...
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Ruling raises gay marriage questions in Mo.
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The U.S. Supreme Court's gay-marriage rulings have raised questions about what will happen in states such as Missouri that ban same-sex unions. The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a provision of a federal law that denies federal benefits to married gay couples. ...
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Plaza Galleria demolition
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
Laura Simon ~ lsimon@SEMissourian.com A track hoe from Joe Grojean Excavating removes portions of the the Plaza Galleria on Wednesday in Cape Girardeau. The 56,000-square-foot building sat empty since 2005. It once housed the city's first supermarket, and later an ice-skating rink and shopping center....
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SEMO regents to consider budget Thursday
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents will consider proposed operating and auxiliary budgets for fiscal year 2014 at its Thursday meeting. According to a university news release, the meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. in the University Center's Ballroom A. ...
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Presentations can help you combat hunger
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
A free education opportunity will be offered to the public today and Friday concerning the effects of hunger and what everyone can do to help in their community. According to a news release by the Kids Eat Right Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, presentations will be at the Scott City Nutritional Center, 105 E. Hickory St., at 10:45 a.m. today and at the Jackson Senior Citizens Center, 2690 Travelers Way, at 10:15 a.m. Friday...
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Three counties in region offering free vaccinations
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- If adults and adolescents spending time with infants haven't received protection against whooping cough, July may be the ideal time to do so. Local health departments are preparing for Missouri's mass vaccination clinics next month to prevent pertussis -- the highly contagious bacterial disease also known as whooping cough...
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Eastbound William Street reduced to one lane today
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
To facilitate the removal of two underground storage tanks from a construction site, one lane of eastbound William Street in Cape Girardeau will be closed this morning near Christine Street for a few hours. According to the Public Information Office at the Cape Girardeau City Hall, contractors building the new CVS Pharmacy will be removing the tanks from near the street. If weather cancels their plans, they intend to try again Friday morning...
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Cape hosting competition for radio-controlled airplane pilots
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
Radio-controlled airplane enthusiasts from across the country are expected at the second annual 3D Radio Controlled Airplane Acrobatic Competition, a four-day event at Galaxy Park from today through Sunday. Rick Renfrow, an organizer of the event, said the event drew close to 60 entrants in 2012, and more are expected for this year's competition...
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Washing off the Mississippi mud
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Charles Youngerman, right, and Brad Garrett of the Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department hose off mud from a trail Wednesday along the Mississippi River. ...
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Man allegedly steals police car after his arrest
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
MALDEN, Mo. -- A Dexter, Mo., man allegedly stole a police car after an officer from the Malden Police Department arrested him. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, John Christopher Jenkins was apprehended in a field later Wednesday...
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Medical call leads to drug, child endangerment charges
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
A bystander's kindness led to child endangerment and drug charges for a Cape Girardeau woman, police reported Wednesday. Amy E. Shaw, 35, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated with drugs, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and endangering the welfare of a child after emergency workers responded to a call Monday night about a woman having medical issues in a vehicle near West End Boulevard and Normal Avenue, a Cape Girardeau police spokesman said...
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Crash kills Cape Girardeau teenager
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Cape Girardeau teenager Wednesday morning. Christian D. Russell, 16, was driving a Chevrolet Cavalier near East Cape Rock Drive and Landis Drive when the car ran off the road, returned to the road, and ran off the road again, striking a tree before coming to rest against another tree, Cape Girardeau police reported...
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City prepares business park, seeks tenants
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
Cape Girardeau city officials said "things are in motion" to prepare for the opening of the city's new business park. The city purchased the land from the Southeast Missouri University Foundation in December for $6 million and plans to make payments over the next 12 years using a portion of revenue it receives from Isle Casino Cape Girardeau...
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Porter, Wizards look like a good fit at No. 3
(Professional Sports ~ 06/27/13)
WASHINGTON -- After scanning the globe for talent and hosting workouts for dozens of players from around the country, the Washington Wizards could end up using the third overall pick in the NBA draft on someone who played college ball in the nation's capital...
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Mo. official testifies about Real ID compliance
(State News ~ 06/27/13)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Law enforcement officers and legislators on a special House panel raised doubts Wednesday about assertions that Missouri officials have done nothing to comply with a federal proof-of-identity law. The special investigatory committee took sworn testimony Wednesday from Jackie Bemboom, the director of Missouri's motor vehicle and driver's license division, during a lengthy hearing that at times resulted in raised voices and tense questioning...
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2 plead guilty in counterfeit ring
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
Two defendants pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges in connection with a counterfeit credit-card scheme that came to light last year in Perryville, Mo. Faisal D. Elmi, 33, of Alexandria, Va., and Mamadou A. Sall, 26, of Cheverly, Md., pleaded guilty to using counterfeit access devices and possession of 15 or more counterfeit access devices. Sall also pleaded guilty to possession of device-making equipment...
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Spotters report funnel cloud in Cape Girardeau County
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
EDITOR'S NOTE: The cloud in the photo hasn't been verified as a funnel cloud by a meteorologist. Southeast Missourian A funnel cloud that accompanied a tornado warning Wednesday evening in Cape Girardeau County reportedly was seen by several people...
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Missouri Junior Beta Club member places 2nd in Nat
(Submitted Story ~ 06/27/13)
Twelve-year-old Benjamin Krewson with St. Paul Lutheran School in Jackson, Missouri was among thousands of National Junior Beta Club members who attended the annual National Junior Beta Club Convention in Mobile, Alabama from June 15-18. Ben had won first place in the Spelling Contest at the state convention held in Poplar Bluff, Missouri in December, 2012 which qualified him to compete at the National convention. Benjamin won 2nd place out of 29 competitors from as many as 14 different states...
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Missouri Students Form Coalition against Interest
(Submitted Story ~ 06/27/13)
For Immediate Release: June 27, 2013 Courtney Hayes 314.359.2640 | courtney.hayes91@gmail.com Missouri Students Form Coalition against Interest Rate Hikes In response to a scheduled doubling of student loan interest rates on July 1, Missouri students take action...
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World War II-era B-25J bomber visits as part of Regional Air Festival
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
By looking at her, you wouldn't know she flew 15 World War II missions and was almost completely scrapped for parts after years of varied uses and storage took their toll. Sitting on the runway at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, Maid in the Shade, the B-25J twin-engine bomber, is in immaculate condition as she awaits visitors who will come this weekend during the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival...
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For "Pet of the Week" section
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/27/13)
Names: Jack and Gene Favorite Activities: Snuggling together at bedtime and chasing each other around the house during the day.
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Gov. Nixon vetoes legislation that would have raised motorists fees
(State News ~ 06/27/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday vetoed legislation that would have increased the fees for obtaining and renewing driver's licenses and registering vehicles, saying the measure would have doubled the cost without providing an improvement in service...
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Gay-marriage advocates prepare for more battles
(National News ~ 06/27/13)
NEW YORK -- Even as they celebrate a momentous legal victory, supporters of gay marriage already are anticipating a return trip to the Supreme Court in a few years, sensing no other option but a broader court ruling will legalize same-sex unions in all 50 states...
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Today in History
(National News ~ 06/27/13)
Today is Thursday, June 27, the 178th day of 2013. There are 187 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 27, 1963, President John F. Kennedy spent the first full day of a visit to Ireland, the land of his ancestors, stopping by the County Wexford home of his great-grandfather, Patrick Kennedy, who'd emigrated to America in 1848...
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Posts absorb cuts as Army downsizes
(National News ~ 06/27/13)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- In axing a dozen combat brigades in the face of steep spending cuts and the wind-down of two wars, the Army says it is trying to ease the sting by spreading it around. One post stands out on the list of 10 installations targeted in Tuesday's announcement of a major restructuring that has been a long time coming: Kentucky's Fort Knox. ...
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Power struggle underway in rebel-held Syrian town Raqqa
(International News ~ 06/27/13)
BEIRUT -- A slogan painted in small letters on a school wall reads, "We the people want Syria to be a civil, democratic state." Scrawled next to it in bigger letters is the response from an unknown Islamic hard-liner: "The laws of the civil state contradict the Islamic caliphate."...
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Violence kills 27 in minority region of China
(International News ~ 06/27/13)
BEIJING -- Assailants attacked police and other people with knives and set fire to police cars in China's restive far-western region on Wednesday in violence that killed 27 people, one of the bloodiest incidents since unrest in the regional capital killed nearly 200 in 2009...
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Who's neXt 6/27/13
(Community ~ 06/27/13)
Sam Lowes, a senior at Jackson High School, was among 100 students selected to participate in the University of Missouri School of Medicine's High School Mini Medical School. The program, now in its 15th year, is designed to give high school seniors who are interested in medical careers a one-week preview of medical school. ...
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Successful high school graduates talk motivation
(Community ~ 06/27/13)
Chaffee High School graduate Erica Welter knows what she wants. Success. It's her motivation, what fuels her drive. She's already had a taste of it, becoming valedictorian of her class, being involved and holding leadership roles in school activities. But she's ready to move on to a new challenge...
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House votes to name bridge after Musial
(State News ~ 06/27/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri and Illinois lawmakers couldn't agree on what to name a new river bridge at St. Louis, so Congress is moving ahead to settle the divide. The U.S. House approved a compromise Tuesday that would name the span the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge...
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New exhibit
(Editorial ~ 06/27/13)
The Discovery Playhouse continues to grow. The children's museum in downtown Cape Girardeau recently added a new exhibit that already has drawn excitement from local children. The Air-Maze-ing exhibit, which features tunnels of air currents that move items such as scarfs and small balls, is the latest addition. The maze occupies about 225 square feet of wall in addition to ceiling space and is a nice addition -- one made possible thanks to a generous community...
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Reward for returned items
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/27/13)
Offering a $100 reward. Two plastic containers were taken from a yard on Dixie Street in Cape Girardeau on June 19. A white male driving an early '90s maroon station wagon and accompanied by a young boy was pulling a fenced trailer and must have mistaken the items as free for the taking. They were actually some of my most prized possessions waiting to be packed in my car...
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Capaha needs concession stand
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/27/13)
I just returned from an exciting game of baseball between the Plaza Tire Capahas and the Charleston Riverdogs played at Hillhouse Park in Charleston, Mo. I was impressed with their facilities, which are similar to Capaha Field, with one exception: They have a concession stand as do most parks of that caliber...
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Texas carries out its 500th execution since 1982
(National News ~ 06/27/13)
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Texas marked a solemn moment in criminal justice Wednesday evening, executing its 500th inmate since it resumed carrying out capital punishment in 1982. Kimberly McCarthy, who was put to death for the murder of her 71-year-old neighbor, also was the first woman executed in the U.S. in nearly three years...
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2nd special session on abortion called
(National News ~ 06/27/13)
AUSTIN, Texas -- After a one-woman filibuster and a raucous crowd helped derail a GOP-led effort to restrict Texas abortions, Gov. Rick Perry announced Wednesday that he's calling lawmakers back next week to try again. Perry ordered the Legislature to meet July 1 to begin 30 more days of work. ...
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Rules change adopted for women's basketball
(College Sports ~ 06/27/13)
A major rules change is coming for women's college basketball beginning with the 2013-14 season. Southeast Missouri State coach Ty Margenthaler figures it was long overdue. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel earlier this week approved a 10-second backcourt rule, which will be implemented for the first time since the NCAA began administering women's championships in 1981-82...
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Missouri company seeks to hire besieged Deen
(State News ~ 06/27/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Missouri company that has mistakenly received thousands of messages from people complaining about the hits being taken by Paula Deen since the cooking maven admitted to using a racial slur wants her to know it would like to work with her...
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Out of the past 6/27/13
(Out of the Past ~ 06/27/13)
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents approves the formation of two reorganized colleges; Dr. Ray G. Ewing will head the College of Liberal Arts, while Dr. Dorothy J. Allen will be acting dean of the College of Health and Human Services...
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Speak Out 6/27/13
(Speak Out ~ 06/27/13)
I truly thank the people who found my wallet at Save-A-Lot on Memorial Day weekend and were kind enough to return it all the way back to Jackson. It meant the world to me, and I am so grateful to them. City council The city council of Cape needs to realize that taxpayers are the voters that put them in office and the taxpayers are the voters that can vote them out...
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Cape Girardeau fire report 6/27/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/27/13)
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to the following calls Monday:...
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Cape Girardeau police report 6/27/13
(Police/Fire Report ~ 06/27/13)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs...
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Dorris Young
(Obituary ~ 06/27/13)
Dorris Catherine Felter Young, 86, of Cape Girardeau died peacefully at home Wednesday, June 26, 2013, after a lingering illness. She was born Oct. 20, 1926, in Scott County, to the late Killian and Frances Ziegler Felter. Dorris always had been very proud to have served 10 years as public administrator of Cape Girardeau County years ago. She was an avid golfer and past member of Cape Girardeau Country Club...
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Louis Rohlfs
(Obituary ~ 06/27/13)
Louis William Rohlfs, 92, of Jackson died Friday, June 21, 2013, at Monticello House. He was born Sept. 29, 1920, at Balls Mill, Mo., near Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Rempt and Marie Mingst Rohlfs. He and Lura Mae Mittelhauser were married Dec. 24, 1941. She died June 17, 1995...
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Ronald Fornkahl
(Obituary ~ 06/27/13)
Ronald Robert Fornkahl, 67, of Cape Girardeau went to his heavenly home Tuesday, June 25, 2013, after a yearlong battle with kidney cancer. He was born June 11, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, to Robert and Leona Rehkopf Fornkahl. Ron lived most of his life on the family farm in Cape Girardeau County. He graduated from the former College High School and from Southeast Missouri State University...
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Sue Bigham
(Obituary ~ 06/27/13)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Sue Johnson Bigham, 72, of Jamestown, Ind., formerly of Tamms, died suddenly Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz., while visiting family in Yuma. Jones Funeral Home in Tamms is in charge of arrangements...
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Hooked on Science: Noodle marble run
(Community ~ 06/27/13)
Looking for something to do with all those extra pool noodles? Using a few materials from around the house, you can turn a pool noodle into a marble run. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Using the box cutter, have an adult cut the pool noodle, with the hole down the center, in half lengthwise...
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Road work 6/27/13
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
Bridge Construction closes part of Cape Rock The next phase of summer road closures in Cape Girardeau begins July 5 with work to upgrade an existing bridge on Cape Rock Drive near Dennis Scivally Park. A portion of Cape Rock Drive will be closed for several weeks, including the weekend of July 6-7. ...
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Cape Girardeau County agenda 6/27/13
(Local News ~ 06/27/13)
1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. today Open session Action items Pertinent address: 1 Barton Square, Jackson, Mo...
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Next calendar 6/27/13
(Community ~ 06/27/13)
TODAY NEW MOVIES EVENTS FRIDAY EVENTS SATURDAY EVENTS SUNDAY EVENTS NEXT WEEK NEW MOVIES GAMES DVDs CDs...
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Two longtime soaps return to TV
(Entertainment ~ 06/27/13)
NEW YORK -- "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" are returning to TV. Oprah Winfrey's OWN network says it's acquired the first 40 episodes of the daytime dramas' revival on The Online Network. They'll air Monday through Thursday for a 10-week period beginning July 15...
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Paula Deen's 'Today' appearance ends in tears
(Entertainment ~ 06/27/13)
NEW YORK -- Paula Deen says anyone who's never sinned should pick up a rock and throw it at her. The celebrity chef dissolved into tears during a "Today" show interview Wednesday, trying to explain she wasn't a racist despite saying in a legal deposition she's used racial slurs in the past...
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Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in Calif
(National News ~ 06/27/13)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California by holding that defenders of California's gay marriage ban did not have the right to appeal lower court rulings striking down the ban...
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Flooding concerns return to Upper Midwest
(State News ~ 06/27/13)
ST. LOUIS -- Midwestern rivers, including the Mississippi, again are rising after another round of heavy rain, forcing some flood-weary towns to prepare for their third significant flood since April. Parts of North Dakota received up to 8 inches of rain Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, parts of Iowa received 7 inches of rain, and other states from Wisconsin to Missouri were soaked as well...
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Prayer 6/27/13
(Prayer ~ 06/27/13)
Lord Jesus, may we always seek your holy and perfect will for our lives. Amen.
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Blues re-sign Shatterbuck, Berglund
(Professional Sports ~ 06/27/13)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Blues re-signed defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to a four-year contract Wednesday, and reached a one-year deal with center Patrik Berglund. The 24-year-old Shattenkirk had five goals and 18 assists in 48 games last season. In four NHL seasons with Colorado and St. Louis, the former Boston University player has 23 goals and 86 assists in 201 games...
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Driving under funnel cloud on Route K on 6/26
(Submitted Photo ~ 06/27/13)
Driving under funnel cloud on Route K on 6/26
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Another milestone for favorite son
(High School Sports ~ 06/27/13)
The scene was pretty much always the same when I walked into a Scott County Central basketball practice in 2011. I'd sneak in the door as quietly as possible to find the players on the line and coach Kenyon Wright on the sidelines, often working the clock during the players timed sprints...
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