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Former Minnesota Gopher moved to be near younger sister, who has cancerMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:21PMWhile he was at the University of Minnesota, Paul Carter's attention was often focused on his computer screen, where he talked to his little sister Bria hours away in Chicago or sometimes even just watched her sleep.

It's the 11th Hour for Whidbey forestSaturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:45AMIt's the 11th Hour for efforts to purchase preserve the Trillium Forest on Whidbey Island, and a grass-roots fundraising campaign is tantalizingly close to closing the deal.

Eight ways to get away this Labor Day weekendThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:31AMAAA motor club projects the number of Americans traveling this Labor Day weekend will jump 9.9 percent higher than last year. It's not too late to plan a Labor Day weekend escape. Here are eight ways to spend the holiday weekend — all reasonable distances from Chicago. And you'll find something for every budget — and personality, whether your idea of fun is tossing cow chips, taking a walk on ...

Kids Experience Pure Fun, Freedom At 2010 MDA CampMonday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:15PMYoungsters with muscular dystrophy attend camp at no cost to their families Nestled in the woodlands of Jackson's Gap on Lake Martin lies a place where independence, equality and dignity are promoted to the highest standard. A place where life-long relationships are formed. A place with no barriers.

Basalt's Lund triumphs in Swiss AlpsFriday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:53AMBasalt's Megan Lund crosses the finish line to win Sunday's Sierre-Zinal mountain running race in the Swiss Alps. Lund became the first American woman to win in the event's 37-year history.

The Adjudicator verdict: NRL R24Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:34AMThere was plenty of sentiment and passion flying around this week but The Adjudicator has stuck to his guns and stayed true to his devoted following.

Basalt runner Megan Lund triumphs in Swiss AlpsWednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:32PMBasalt's Megan Lund crosses the finish line to win Sunday's Sierre-Zinal mountain running race in the Swiss Alps. Lund became the first American woman to win in the event's 37-year history.

Home-grown funSaturday, August 14, 2010 @ 9:20PMSHARON — People drive to the stand at Ward’s Berry Farm to buy locally grown produce such as farm-fresh sweet corn. But when you step out of the car, other things to do there catch the eye: a picnic area, a children’s playground. The 4H Club animal pens are nearby. A sign invites you to “pick your own blueberries.’’ In ... Sweet corn - Blueberry - Shopping - Home - Cooking

Victoria Glade called 'window to Missouri's natural heritage"?Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:22AMA bit south of Hillsboro, there's a place that looks virtually untouched by man.