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EPA launches probe of alleged pollution by Tyson Foods
(State News ~ 08/20/14)
MONETT, Mo. -- The Environmental Protection Agency has begun an investigation of Tyson Foods' role in a discharge of a food supplement that allegedly led to pure ammonia flowing into a southwest Missouri creek, killing more than 100,000 fish. The discharge May 16 allegedly caused the wastewater plant in Monett to fail and allowed a chemical to flow into nearby Clear Creek, The Joplin Globe reported...
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Columbia City Council approves downtown student housing
(State News ~ 08/20/14)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Columbia City Council has approved a Texas-based housing developer's proposal to build a downtown student apartment complex near the University of Missouri campus. The council voted to accept a rezoning request and development agreement with American Campus Communities, the Columbia Daily Tribune story reported...
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Cape County GOP Central Committee elects officers
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
The Cape Girardeau County Republican Central Committee held elections for committee officeholders at its Tuesday night meeting. Some of the committee's major duties include attending state party conventions and meetings, coordinating election year activities, selecting replacements for elected officials in their party that cannot finish their term and representing the county in the state party...
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Missing terrier returned to Humane Society
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
One of the dogs that went missing from the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri has been returned. On Aug. 2, two dogs, a 7-year-old male chocolate pit bull terrier named Hazard and a 9-month-old female blue American Staffordshire terrier named Silvey were discovered missing when employees found that the fences containing the dogs had been cut and the dogs taken...
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Two arrested for alleged robbery of elderly woman
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
Cape Girardeau police arrested two suspects Monday morning in connection with a weekend robbery that allegedly left an elderly woman with an injured hip and without a car, cell phone, wallet and television. Napoleon A. Cornelius, Jr., 18, of Cape Girardeau and Britney L. ...
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New White Castle to open in December
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
By December, White Castle once again will be serving up its famous sliders in Cape Girardeau. Craig G. Eilers, the engineering project manager at White Castle Management Co., said via email Tuesday that the company is on a four-month construction timeline, and as long as everything goes as scheduled, White Castle will be open again in time for Christmas. ...
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Man gets life for jewelry-store robbery
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
A Memphis, Tennessee, man was sentenced this week to life in prison for his role in a 2009 robbery at a Cape Girardeau jewelry store. Darryl House, 30, already had two prior robbery convictions when he was convicted of helping rob the Jayson Jewelers store at 97 N. Kingshighway, according to a news release Tuesday from the U.S. attorney's office...
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Altenburg School District to build a new gym
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
ALTENBURG, Mo. -- The Altenburg School District plans to have a new gymnasium by the 2015-2016 school year. Superintendent Bleu Deckerd said in an email to the Southeast Missourian that the 9,000-square-foot building will house a middle-school-sized regulation gym, an art/music classroom, office space, kitchen, restrooms and storage...
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Students from Ferguson, Florissant allowed early move-in at university
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
A Monday letter from Southeast Missouri State University President Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins was emailed to students who live in the Ferguson and Florissant areas of St. Louis, saying an early move-in date is available for anyone who needs it. The letter states that any students from these areas were allowed to move in at Southeast starting today at 1 p.m., with dining services beginning for all students later Tuesday evening...
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Ferguson city government pledges outreach efforts after shooting
(State News ~ 08/20/14)
FERGUSON, Mo. -- Ferguson city leaders urged people to stay home after dark Tuesday to "allow peace to settle in" and pledged to try to improve the police force in the St. Louis suburb where the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown has sparked nightly clashes between protesters and police...
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Jason Smith touts agricultural industry during farm tour
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith's second annual farm tour kicked off Tuesday morning at a Gordonville walnut tree farm. Martin Walnut Tree Farm started more than 20 years ago as open cropland and pasture, but now is nearly 300 acres of thriving trees. The black walnut trees are the real prize, Dr. Richard Martin told the congressman. The nuts they produce are also the official state tree nut...
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Defunct Democratic campaign committee fined
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
The Missouri Ethics Commission has handed down a $10,000 fine to a former Missouri House Democratic campaign committee for violating campaign finance laws. The consent order released Monday by the commission shows the group was charged with two counts, including failure to report certain expenditures and contributions in a timely and accurate manner, and failure to designate a deputy treasurer...
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Jury selected in Cairo murder case
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
CAIRO, Ill. -- A jury will hear opening arguments this morning in the case against a Cairo man accused of killing his wife last fall. Chauncey Hughes, 30, faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the Nov. 1 shooting death of his wife, Heather Davis, 22...
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Blunt staff to set up Jackson mobile office
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt's staff will host a mobile office from 3 to 4 p.m. today at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 125 E. Main St. The mobile offices are hosted to give Missourians an opportunity to speak one-on-one with the senator's staff members to ask questions or discuss concerns with the federal government. ...
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Tennessee man dies in crash in Branson
(State News ~ 08/20/14)
BRANSON, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a Tennessee man died when the scooter he was riding was hit near Branson. Joshua Wood, a 29-year-old man from Big Sandy, Tennessee, died Monday night in the collision on Highway 65 about a mile north of Branson. The patrol says Wood was either slowing down or stopped on the highway when he was hit from behind. He died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured...
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Cardinals beat Reds on bases-loaded HBP in 9th
(Professional Sports ~ 08/20/14)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals are finding new ways to get walk-off wins. Jon Jay was hit by a pitch from J.J. Hoover with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, lifting the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night...
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Cup 'n' Cork gets ready for its move to new location one block over
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
Change is brewing at downtown hangout Cup 'n' Cork. The coffee house-slash-bistro is moving a few blocks over into the building at the corner of Independence and Spanish streets, right across from The Library bar. Owners Patrick and Tina Abbott said the move is an exciting step up for Cup 'n' Cork, and are looking forward to moving in at the end of the month...
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30th birthday cake
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
This is a 30th birthday cake that was made by Jennifer Yarbro with The Cake Mom and Co for my husband's surprise birthday party.
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Bright Summer Floral Cake
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
This bright wedding cake features three tiers of lemon, white velvet and chocolate cake - with raspberry filling between each layer - covered in rich vanilla buttercream. The floral cascade is made of nearly 50 hand-made gumpaste peonies, roses, rose buds and hydrangea blossoms matching the wedding's floral arrangements and colors...
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US Bank supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
US Bank proudly presented Big Brothers Big Sisters this week with funding support for their ABCToday program in the amount of $1100.00. Pictured: Jim Ham-Vice President, US Bank; Cassy Dameron- Branch Manager, US Bank; Ashley Beggs- Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Nick Burger- Commercial Relationship Manager, US Bank...
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Willy Wonka cake
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
A friend of mine in the UK makes amazing cakes. She made this one for her daughter. Her name is Kerry Burnell
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Bachelors club
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
Took this photo around dusk on Aug 3rd in a Cape Girardeau bean field.
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Pachyderms to host county administrator
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
The SEMO Pachyderms plan to host Cape Girardeau County's public administrator during their Thursday meeting at Dexter Bar-B-Que. Linda Reitzel plans to talk about the state of her office. The main program begins at 7 p.m., preceded at 6:45 p.m.by a brief business meeting. ...
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Perfect book cake
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
Nickie Farrar of Nickie's Cafe and Sweets in Altenburg made this custom cake, "F is for Friends" for the recent book review meeting of the Frohna Friendship Circle -- of course, a take on the Sue Grafton book series that includes "A is for Alibi" and "V is for Vengeance."...
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Spongebob's happy home
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
Characters made from modeling chocolate, both tiers cake with all edible decor!
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Ruffle wedding cake
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
Elegant ruffled fondant Wedding Cake. Lots of decorating hours but so worth it!
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Rosette wedding
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
Ombre rosette cake
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Groom's cake
(Submitted Photo ~ 08/20/14)
Old Ford Truck grooms cake. All edible and airbrushed to look rusty.
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Today in History
(National News ~ 08/20/14)
Today is Wednesday, August 20, the 232nd day of 2014. There are 133 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On August 20, 1914, German forces occupied Brussels, Belgium, during World War I. On this date: In 1833, Benjamin Harrison, 23rd president of the United States, was born in North Bend, Ohio...
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Country Crüe: Nashville embraces heavy metal
(Entertainment ~ 08/20/14)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx have spent so much time hanging out with country artists for a Mötley Crüe tribute album that they know how to write the classic country song. First, the subject of a country ballad isn't that far from the life of a rock 'n' roller, the blond lead singer said as he sat in a Nashville hotel next to guitarist Sixx...
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Former SEMO coach recognized for success
(Editorial ~ 08/20/14)
A former Southeast Missouri State track and field coach will add another honor to the list in December. Joey Haines, who coached men's and women's squads at Southeast for 26 years, was announced as an honoree for the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The recognition will be bestowed at a ceremony in December...
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Out of the past 8/20/14
(Out of the Past ~ 08/20/14)
A familiar face at Southeast Missouri State University will be playing a new role beginning this fall; Dennis C. Seyer, an assistant professor of speech communications and theater, has been named director of Theatre and Business Management after the retirement of Larry Grisvard...
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The issue of mistrust
(Column ~ 08/20/14)
I was a college student in Memphis, Tennessee, the night Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated. And as you would imagine, the events of that fateful day remain vivid in my memory after all of these years. The entire community of Memphis was both shocked and saddened by the tragic event. But the sadness quickly turned to anger, which turned to chaos and eventually self-destructive actions...
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Jackson police report 8/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/20/14)
The Jackson Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Cape Girardeau police report 8/20/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/20/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrest...
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Erie Williams
(Obituary ~ 08/20/14)
Erie Williams, 100, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Anna and Johnson County, Illinois, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at Fountainbleau Lodge. He was raised a God-fearing follower of Jesus Christ and remained so the rest of his entire life. A child of the Great Depression, he learned the value of family and the penny from the very beginning...
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Kimberly Curnell-Taylor
(Obituary ~ 08/20/14)
Kimberly Gale Curnell-Taylor, 54, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Branson, Missouri. She was born Dec. 4, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Harold and Jeanette Curnell and sister to William "Bill" Curnell. Kimberly graduated from Scott City High School and Poplar Bluff College, whereafter she became a paralegal for 18 years and worked with senators and lawyers in Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff and Springfield, Missouri...
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Jeffrey Steger
(Obituary ~ 08/20/14)
NEW HAMBURG, Mo. — Jeffrey Steger, 71, of New Hamburg died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton, Missouri.
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Gladys Rasche
(Obituary ~ 08/20/14)
Gladys Irene Rasche, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at Southeast Hospital. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at Zion United Methodist Church in Gordonville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Joel Kidwell and the Rev. Dr. Don Kuehle officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery...
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William Kauffman
(Obituary ~ 08/20/14)
William Benjamin Kauffman, 26, of Jackson died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1988, in Cape Girardeau, to Charles Russell and Teresa Ann Haacke Kauffman Jr. William worked in construction and other various jobs in the Jackson area. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jackson Ward...
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Destiny displays overpowering game when it comes to Adams, Jackson tennis program
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/14)
Linda Adams had never played tennis when she took the job as girls tennis coach at Jackson High School. Nineteen years later, Adams is still coaching the Indians. But it's been an interesting road with lots of learning and unexpected turns. "I knew nothing about tennis. ...
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Gaza cease-fire efforts collapse in heavy fighting
(International News ~ 08/20/14)
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Egyptian attempts to broker an end to a monthlong war between Israel and Hamas collapsed in heavy fighting Tuesday, with Palestinian militants firing dozens of rockets and Israel responding with airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. At least three Palestinians were killed...
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Ebola curfew declared in Liberia
(International News ~ 08/20/14)
MONROVIA, Liberia -- Liberia's president declared a curfew and ordered security forces to quarantine a slum home to at least 50,000 people late Tuesday as the West African country battled to stop the spread of Ebola in the capital. The measures came as authorities said that three health workers in the country who received an experimental drug for the disease are showing signs of recovery, though medical experts caution it is not certain if the drug is effective...
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Ukrainian forces press attacks on rebel-held areas
(International News ~ 08/20/14)
DONETSK, Ukraine -- Government troops pressed attacks Tuesday in the two largest cities held by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine, while Kiev also pursued diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict that has killed more than 2,000 and displaced another 300,000...
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Former Salukis star completes Nutt's staff
(College Sports ~ 08/20/14)
Stetson Hairston was hired as an assistant for the Southeast men's basketball team
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Iraqi military clashes with militants in Tikrit
(International News ~ 08/20/14)
BAGHDAD -- Skirmishes broke out Tuesday between Iraqi security forces and militants on the outskirts of Tikrit, a local official and a resident said, a day after the Iraqi and Kurdish troops backed by U.S. airstrikes dislodged Islamic militants from a strategic dam in the country's north...
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Robinson takes on double duty on offensive line
(Professional Sports ~ 08/20/14)
ST. LOUIS -- Rookie Greg Robinson has been getting double duty at guard and tackle in training camp for the St. Louis Rams. The No. 2 pick has been equal to the task. "They need me to cross train," Robinson said Tuesday night after practicing in 90-degree heat. "I'm just trying my best to learn it all."...
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Report says Syrian groups have anti-aircraft weapons
(National News ~ 08/20/14)
WASHINGTON -- Warnings from an international research group and the Federal Aviation Administration underscore the rising threat to commercial aircraft posed by hundreds of anti-aircraft weapons that are now in the arsenals of armed groups in Syria and could easily be diverted to extremist factions...
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HTC makes Windows version of flagship One phone
(National News ~ 08/20/14)
NEW YORK -- HTC will start making a version of its flagship HTC One phone with Microsoft's Windows software inside. HTC said it developed the new model at the request of Microsoft, which has been trying to boost its Windows Phone system. The company will continue to make an Android version of the One, as well as other Android phones...
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Some evacuees of Yosemite-area fire allowed to return home
(National News ~ 08/20/14)
OAKHURST, Calif. -- Firefighters gained ground Tuesday on a blaze in the foothills near Yosemite National Park, allowing some of the 1,000 people who fled the flames to return to their homes. Nearly 1 square mile in Madera County had been scorched, revising earlier estimates that it had spanned about twice as much ground, state fire officials said...
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U.S. gov't changing its no-fly list rules
(National News ~ 08/20/14)
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is promising to change the way travelers can ask to be removed from its no-fly list of suspected terrorists banned from air travel. The decision comes after a federal judge's ruling that there was no meaningful way to challenge the designation, a situation deemed unconstitutional. In response, the Justice Department said the U.S. will change the process during the next six months. As of late last summer, about 48,000 people were on the no-fly list...
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Two teens arrested in plot after Web activities eyed
(National News ~ 08/20/14)
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. -- Two high school students suspected of plotting a school massacre in a Los Angeles suburb were arrested after investigators monitored their Internet activities and determined they presented a real threat, police said Tuesday...
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Killing of drunken driver an 'execution,' prosecutor says
(National News ~ 08/20/14)
ANGLETON, Texas -- A drunken driver did not deserve "execution" by a Texas father accused of taking the law into his own hands in a fit of rage over the killing of his two sons in a wreck, a prosecutor told jurors on Tuesday. David Barajas is accused of fatally shooting Jose Banda in December 2012, minutes after Banda plowed into a pickup truck that Barajas and his two sons had been pushing on a rural road. ...
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No photos: Parents opt to keep babies off Facebook
(National News ~ 08/20/14)
NEW YORK -- Behold the cascade of baby photos, the flood of funny kid anecdotes and the steady stream of school milestones on Facebook. It all makes Sonia Rao, a stay-at-home mother of a 1-year-old in Mountain View, California, "a little uncomfortable."...
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Route PP in Scott County closed for pipe replacement
(Local News ~ 08/20/14)
Route PP in Scott County, between County Road 325 and County Road 329, will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert pipe beneath the roadway. A MoDOT news release indicates the work will be performed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday...
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High school girls tennis glance
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/14)
Central Tigers Coach: Seth Benton Assistant Coach: Mitch Baker Last season's record: 3-8 Postseason result: Lost to Farmington 5-2 in a Class 2 District 1 Team semifinal Conference: SEMO Returning athletes: Josey Powell, jr. ...
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Area sports calendar
(Community Sports ~ 08/20/14)
Bulls tyout: The Lids Missouri Bulls baseball program will hold tryouts for its youth teams Saturday at Notre Dame Regional High School. Tryout times are: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for 14 under and 15 under; 10:30 a.m. to noon for 16 under, 17 under and 18 under; and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for 12 under and 13 under. Registration will be held for 30 minutes before each tryout session...
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Prayer 8/20/14
(Prayer ~ 08/20/14)
O Father God, we worship you, for you are the alpha and the omega. Amen.
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Wilder memoir to give gritty view of prairie life
(Entertainment ~ 08/20/14)
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Laura Ingalls Wilder penned one of the most beloved children's series of the 20th century, but her forthcoming autobiography will show devoted "Little House on the Prairie" fans a more realistic, grittier view of frontier living...
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