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Reporter's Notebook: A Chance to Meet Country Music Legend Paulette Carlson

Jim Maurice — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:33:56 +0000

I have been a big fan of the country music band Highway 101, and their lead singer Paulette Carlson, for years. So when I heard that Carlson was going to be in St. Cloud for a benefit for the VFW Post 428, I jumped at the chance to meet her and see her sing.

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Reporter's Notebook: Visit to San Antonio Worth the Trip

Jim Maurice — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:41:22 +0000

This past weekend I took a vacation in the beautiful city of San Antonio, Texas. It was my first visit to the city, in fact it was the first time I had ever been in the state of Texas. From the time I booked my trip I have heard nothing but great things about the city from others that have been there before, so I was anxious to see it for myself. The city did not disappoint me.

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Reporter's Notebook: Read a Good Book Lately?

Jim Maurice — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:23:27 +0000

For me one of the best times to sit down and read a good book is summertime. It's great to have reading material while I'm out relaxing at the lake. And, when I'm home, there's not a lot of new programming on T.V. (with the exception of the past couple of weeks and the Olympics).

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Reporter's Notebook: Dance Class A Humbling Experience

Jim Maurice — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:47:30 +0000

I am one of those rare guys that loves to dance, which means I’m usually a pretty big hit at wedding dances. I think I just having dancing in my blood, I’ve often heard stories of my maternal grandparents spending many nights at a local ballroom back in the day.

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