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Coal Blog One

Written on May 15, 2013 at 2:50 pm, by

Traditionally the “gift” left for naughty children, coal has developed a bit of a negative association with the holidays. Unlike those tinsel twins, reindeer and mistletoe, coal does not enjoy the same holiday cheer.  Which is strange, because, back in Northern Europe where most holiday traditions began, coal was essential in keeping your house warm during longContinue Reading

After a Flood of Record on the Mississippi, Flooding Veers North and West

Written on June 7, 2011 at 7:05 am, by

Many communities in South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Iowa are dealing with record floodwaters and bracing for more flooding in the upcoming weeks.

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